Developing an environment strategy for Scotland: analysis of responses to online discussion

Appendix 2:  Vision - Additional Quotes

A sample of illustrative quotes that typify the responses in relation to the draft vision statement

The Strategy should be seen as inspirational, will impact on Scottish Communities, and should be adopted locally, regionally and nationally to allow the maximum impact globally from Scotland’s activities. [Dumfries and Galloway Council]

We want to see a thriving sector that allows for our future built heritage to reflect Scotland’s natural stone materials and a sector that is able to support skilled manufacturing jobs and apprenticeships. [Scottish Stone Group]

Scotland has a huge amount of resources i.e. dairy, meat, crops including fruit, game, water, textiles, IT and commercial expertise, academic and arts and crafts excellence, whisky etc.  Enough to accommodate all the needs of the 5 million Scottish people (or Scottish residents). Perhaps it would be a good start to sort out the infrastructure and businesses which can support the Scottish residents first. [Christie Environmental Consultant]