By 2030 at least 30% of Scotland’s land (including terrestrial, inland water and coastal habitats) will be protected or conserved for biodiversity, delivering for people and climate. These sites will be connected, to form the Nature Network.
This animation shows what change will look like, up to 2045.
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This guide for Scotland has drawn upon a recent review of literature relating to ecological connectivity to inform good practice for Nature Network design and implementation. It includes guidance for each stage of Nature Network design, as well as providing key “Rules of Thumb” to consider when mapping and implementing Nature Networks in Scotland.
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A Nature Network connects nature-rich sites, restoration areas, and other environmental projects through a series of areas of suitable habitat, habitat corridors and stepping-stones. As well as supporting regional and national approaches to protect and restore nature, they provide local benefits to wildlife and people.
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The objectives of Nature Networks overlap and interact with other existing strategies. When developing Nature Networks, being aware of such strategies can allow for the delivery of multiple benefits for people and biodiversity and potential resource savings.
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Across the rest of the UK and Internationally nations are carrying out work similar to Nature Networks in their aim. Information on some of these efforts, thought to be useful for practitioners Scotland, can be found here.
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Latest information on the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of Nature Network delivery across Scotland.
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