New laws to protect wildlife and better regulate the management of Scotland’s natural environment have been presented to the Scottish Parliament.They are designed to update ancient gaming laws, introduce robust deer management policies, minimise confusion and prevent invasive non-native species gaining a foothold in Scotland’s unique landscape.Introducing the Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill, Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham said:”Scotland’s natural environment covers a staggering 95 per cent of our land and contributes around £17 billion to our economy every year.”Yet some of the laws governing what people can and cannot do in that environment have been unchanged since the 1800s and many more remain ambiguous in a modern age. Read More
