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Published by The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: consideration in advance of Stage 3
Author: Alexa Morrison and Euan Ross
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Published: Monday 19 Jan 2026 (SB 26-05)
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Summary and background
Part 1 of the Bill: Targets for improving biodiversity
How Part 1 was amended at Stage 2
Areas of discussion ahead of Stage 3
Part 2 of the Bill as introduced (removed at Stage 2) - power to modify or restate environmental impact assessment legislation and habitats regulations
Part 3: National Parks
How Part 3 was amended at Stage 2
Areas of discussion ahead of Stage 3
Part 4: Deer Management
How Part 4 was amended at Stage 2
New Part 4A: Building regulations: integral swift nest box (section 33B)
New Part 4B: Marine planning (section 33C)
New Part 4C: Gull numbers (section 33D)
New Part 4D: Scallop Shells (section 33E)
Part 5 amendments (including on grouse moor licensing)
Areas of further discussion (forestry, marine, salmon poaching, muirburn licensing and wildfire management)
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