2016 Marine bird pSPAs consultation

SNH ‘Welcome to the public consultation on the proposal to designate a suite of proposed Special Protection Areas (pSPAs).  The aim is to protect some of Britain’s most important coastal and offshore waters for marine birds.  Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is carrying out this consultation on behalf of Scottish Ministers    .  

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The consultation will run for 12 weeks from the 4th July 2016 until the 26th September 2016.  We are seeking your views on the following topics:

• Proposed designations and bird species
• Scientific evidence
• Advice to support management
• Business & Regulatory Impact Assessment
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