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Digital aerial seabird and cetacean surveys off the east coast of Scotland
This report provides eight digital aerial surveys of seabirds and marine mammals across the seas east of Scotland between February 2020-January 2021, a task driven by the need of updating existing data. The main difference was seen in seabird distribution, with little change to cetacean abundance.
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Seabird flight height data collection at an offshore wind farm: final report
Understanding seabird flight heights and behaviour in and around operational offshore wind farms is a priority knowledge gap. Using aircraft mounted LiDAR technology, this study collected data on seabird flight height and shows the potential for using it in offshore windfarm impact assessments.
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Environmental impact of mini-budget and Retained EU Law Bill: letter to UK Government
Environment and Biodiversity Ministers call on UK Government to reconsider ‘anti-nature’ measures set out in mini-budget and proposed Retained EU Law Bill.
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Energy Statistics for Scotland - Q2 2022
Overview of key facts and trends relating to energy in Scotland for Q2 2022.
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- Quarterly energy statistics Scotland
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Heat in Buildings - national scheme: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment screening
A screening assessment of the requirement to complete a full island children’s rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) in relation to the procurement of the a new National Heat in Buildings Scheme which will be the successor to Warmer Homes Scotland.
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Heat in Buildings - national scheme: island communities impact assessment screening
A screening assessment of the requirement to complete a full island communities impact assessment (ICIA) in relation to the procurement of the a new National Heat in Buildings Scheme which will be the successor to Warmer Homes Scotland.
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Marine litter strategy
This refreshed marine litter strategy outlines new priority actions to tackle marine litter in Scotland, building on the work already conducted through the original strategy.
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Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge Fund: business regulatory impact assessment
This business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge Fund considers the impacts of the Fund on businesses in Scotland.
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Breaking New Ground? Developing a Scottish tax to replace the UK Aggregates Levy: consultation
The Programme for Government 2022 to 2023 sets out a commitment to introduce a Scottish Aggregates Levy Bill. To help inform the Bill, this consultation invites views on how a new and distinctive Scottish aggregates tax, replacing the current UK levy, should be structured and operate.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2022
Details how we will deliver our priorities over the lifetime of the National Islands Plan. It identifies the methods to monitor progress towards fulfilling the many commitments in the Plan and sets out timescales for delivery of our work.