NTS Policy & Advocacy @NTSPolicy
Updates from the National Trust for Scotland's Policy & Advocacy team. Speaking up for our heritage which doesn't have a voice. Follows/reposts not endorsements Joined September 2023-
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Important report out from the Scottish Parliament's @SP_RuralAffairs Committee setting out the steps needed to make farmed salmon more environmentally sustainable
NEW REPORT: FOLLOW-UP INQUIRY INTO SALMON FARMING IN SCOTLAND We call for an immediate timetable to address concerns over the long-term viability of the industry. Release👉 ow.ly/CkLZ50UIhno Report👉 ow.ly/wlCU50UIho4 Convener, @fincarson MSP tells you more 👇
We stand alongside many organisations and businesses dedicated to sustainability in our seas - and call for @scotgov to put the ‘P’ into Scotland’s Marine P̵r̵o̵t̵e̵c̵t̵e̵d̵ Areas. You can read more about the letter below: thenational.scot/news/24511489.… #decadeofdelay #MPAs #Scottishseas #PushfortheP
Scotland’s Marine P̵r̵o̵t̵e̵c̵t̵e̵d̵ Areas 60% of Marine Protected Areas (19 of 32) designated in 2014 still have no protections from scallop dredging and bottom-trawling, fishing methods that scrape the seabed. We want to protect our seabeds to create sustainable futures for all, including those who rely on healthy fish populations. Learn more about MPAs and how to help take action at: scotlink.eaction.online/marineprotecti… #sustainability #sustainablefishing #MPA #Scottishseas
As part of @ScotLINK, @N_T_S is urging the Scottish Government to urgently deliver their committment to properly protect Scotland’s marine protected areas. Sign the petition: scotlink.org/action #OceanRecoveryNow
Forty years ago today, a pivotal decision by Westminster changed the fate of Scotland's coastal communities. The ban on bottom-trawling was lifted after nearly a century, opening inshore waters to industrial fishing methods. ourseas.scot/news/a-history… #fishinghistory #inshorelimit
Today @N_T_S signed a joint statement supporting the Scottish and UK Governments' decision to end industrial fishing for sandeels. Sandeels are a critical source of food for Scotland's seabirds and it's vital this closure goes ahead 🐟🪶👉bit.ly/3JHmIZY @Natures_Voice
This afternoon NTS joined with others at today's Scotland's Landscape Alliance event to discuss reviewing Scotland's Landscape Charter! An exciting and invigorating day with good ideas to take away. Looking forward to discussing them as we help to take the review forward.
Scotland to officially miss its interim climate change target for 2030. We look forward to working with government and others on a revised, deliverable plan for a healthier environment. gov.scot/publications/c…
Living near historic & cultural sites could boost your wellbeing, according to research from our friends at Historic England. The study found a positive relationship between heritage assets, within 1km of a person's home & self-reported life satisfaction t.ly/NcGSn
Robert Burns academics and enthusiasts can now engage with artefacts related to the celebrated poet as never before! 2,500+ items from our internationally important collections are available to explore from our new portal. > brnw.ch/21wIP28 #ForTheLoveOfScotland
Munros are the tallest mountains in Scotland, with a height of over 914m/3,000ft. We care for 46 Munros at 6 of our countryside places. > brnw.ch/21wIIqj 📍 Mar Lodge, 📸 William Paris 📍 Torridon, 📸 Kate Slat 📍 Glencoe, 📸 Millie Barlow 📍 Ben Lawers, 📸 Ross Hunter
BREAKING: @N_T_S, @RSPBScotland, @SeabirdCentre & @ScotWildlife have joined forces in a call for ministers to reject a renewables development that could wreak unacceptable levels of ecological damage off Scotland's east coast. > brnw.ch/21wHAcU #ForTheLoveOfScotland
We're looking forward to working with Alexander Stewart MBE MSP as the new Nature Champion for Twinflower along with our co-host @PlantlifeScot. Twinflowers are a tiny and rare Caledonian pinewood species found on our @MarLodgeNTS #ForTheLoveOfScotland
@N_T_S is a member of @ourseas_scot, which is hiring a project manager to deliver an exciting project about the connection #Scotland's communities have with our coasts & seas. Apply now 👇goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP10…
We all want Scotland's seas to thrive. They provide us with food, recreation & are vital to coastal communities. For 10 years @scotgov has dragged its feet in protecting our marine protected areas. Sign our petition to end the delays: scotlink.org/action #OceanRecoveryNow
🎉 A milestone for our marine ecosystems! @scotgov. have announced an end to industrial sandeel fishing in Scottish waters - a win for our seabirds, fish, and marine mammals bit.ly/3HHoF7P Let’s continue to take action to safeguard our seas 👉 ourseas.scot/help/
Sandeels are a vital source of food for many seabirds, including puffins and kittiwakes so we are thrilled @scotgov has announced they will stop industrial sandeel fishing in Scottish waters. This is a huge win for Scotland’s seabirds🙌🌊
🏰Really enjoyed chatting with the National Trust for Scotland @N_T_S about their important work preserving and sharing Scotland's rich cultural history 💂They let me hold some of the musket balls that are still being found at Culloden! 🖥Learn more: nts.org.uk
@JackieDunbarSNP @N_T_S Thanks Jackie- it was great to share our work with you!
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