Improving protection given to Priority Marine Features: responses to scoping consultation

Summary of responses received to our consultation on the scoping of the project to improve protection of Priority Marine Features outside the Marine Protected Area network.


2. Do you have any comments on the Screening / Scoping Report for the Strategic Environmental Assessment?

There were comments made in 34 responses.

The relevant themes identified for this question were:

a) Other PMFs should be included

b) The scope of including 11 PMFs was appropriate

c) The report was adequate for its purpose

Scottish Government response:

The risk assessment and rationale for selecting the 11 PMFs remains valid. Consideration of any other PMFs will come after completion of this project using a further risk assessment.

Contact

Email: marine_conservation@gov.scot

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