Scottish seabird conservation - action plan: consultation

Objectives

1. Deliver actions to maximise seabird prospects and build resilience in Scottish seabird populations by:

a) Maximising food availability for seabirds by ensuring management of prey species and prey supporting habitats takes account of the needs of seabirds in a changing climate. [Ensuring plentiful food supplies]

b) Introducing a programme of ecosystem restoration across land and sea to improve nesting and foraging habitats, and ultimately, breeding success and distribution. [Restoring and improving seabird habitats]

c) Implementing effective measures to minimise seabird mortality and enhance seabird resilience against pressures/threats including climate change. [Maximising resilience and survival]

2. Deliver seabird conservation research and an ongoing coordinated programme of monitoring to improve our understanding of seabird status and effectiveness of adaptive management to threats and pressures facing Scottish seabirds. [Building the evidence]

3. Raising awareness of the conservation, environmental, economic, and cultural importance of Scotland's seabirds across all sectors, fostering societal behavioural changes that reduce risks to seabird populations and promote their long-term protection. [Celebrating Scotland’s seabirds]

4. Position Scotland as a key international partner contributing to the enhancement of global understanding and protection of seabird populations. [Making a global contribution]