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Gamebird and quail sectors - phasing out the use of cages: call for evidence
We would like to hear the views of stakeholders on how the current systems can be improved to enhance the welfare of the birds kept. The Scottish Government seeks to expand its understanding of the gamebird industry and has taken the opportunity to include quail egg and meat production in Scotland.
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Natural capital - market framework: engagement paper
This engagement paper summarises the key natural capital market framework co -development issues and questions that will be explored. The content will be used to help inform, guide and support all participants during the engagement and co-development process.
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Biodiversity - meeting our '30 by 30' commitment on terrestrial and freshwater sites: consultation
Consultation paper seeking views on legislative proposals which will support the implementation of the '30 by 30' biodiversity commitment, and are potentially to be included within a natural environment Bill.
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Single-use vapes ban: consultation on implementation
Final consultation, covering the implementation of the ban and draft impact assessments. This consultation is open from 2 April to 14 May 2024.
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Poultry welfare – laying hens: consultation
We are consulting on phasing out cages for laying hens and gamebirds in order to improve their welfare by allowing birds to exhibit their normal behaviours.
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Facilitating marine nature restoration through legislation: consultation
We are consulting on legislative proposals which would enable Scottish Ministers to introduce a registration process for marine nature restoration projects, and apply Marine Conservation Orders to habitats and species undergoing restoration and standalone European marine sites.
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Bioenergy - draft policy statement: consultation
We are seeking views on the priorities and principles that we have set out for the use of bioenergy, as well as views on the potential to scale up domestic production of biomass via planting of perennial energy crops.
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Waste management - sampling and reporting at materials facilities: draft code of practice
We intend to issue a new code of practice on sampling and reporting at materials facilities to replace the current Code issued on 2 March 2015. This draft Code is open for consultation until 19 April 2024.
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Waste management - code of practice on sampling and reporting at materials facilities: consultation document
We intend to issue a new Code of Practice on sampling and reporting at materials facilities to replace the current Code issued on 2 March 2015. The draft code is open for consultation until 19 April 2024.
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Environmental Impact Assessment regime and Habitats Regulations - enabling powers: consultation
Consultation on proposed powers to better allow future amendments to Scotland’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regimes and Habitats Regulations.