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  1. Heat networks - thermal energy target 2035: consultation

    We are seeking views on a proposed target relating to the combined supply of thermal energy through heat networks in Scotland in 2035. 

    Consultation paper
    16 December 2022

  2. Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) - site selection: draft guidelines

    Guidelines describing the proposed process for identifying and selecting Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in Scottish waters. These were drafted by our statutory nature conservation advisors, NatureScot and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).

    Consultation paper
    12 December 2022

  3. Highly Protected Marine Areas: consultation

    This consultation paper sets out the background, process, and rationale for Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA), as well as containing the consultation questions.

    Consultation paper
    12 December 2022

  4. Highly Protected Marine Areas: policy framework

    Sets out our proposed definition and aims of Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) and what this could mean for different activities taking place in Scottish waters. Also describes how we will account for socio-economic factors alongside ecological considerations and proposed new legal powers.

    Consultation paper
    12 December 2022

  5. Wildlife management: consultation

    We are consulting on proposals relating to: introducing a licensing scheme for grouse shooting; increased regulation for muirburn (the burning of vegetation to maintain moorland); banning the use of glue traps; and increased regulation of other wildlife traps.

    Consultation paper
    26 October 2022

  6. Small landholdings modernisation: consultation

    This consultation seeks views on proposals relating to the modernisation of small landholdings; responses to this consultation will provide insight on how best to do so.

    Consultation paper
    22 October 2022

  7. Breaking New Ground? Developing a Scottish tax to replace the UK Aggregates Levy: consultation

    The Programme for Government 2022 to 2023 sets out a commitment to introduce a Scottish Aggregates Levy Bill. To help inform the Bill, this consultation invites views on how a new and distinctive Scottish aggregates tax, replacing the current UK levy, should be structured and operate.

    Consultation paper
    26 September 2022

  8. Renewables Obligation (Scotland) - energy intensive industries: consultation

    Devolved aspects of the review of the scheme that provides relief to energy-intensive industries for a proportion of the costs of funding renewable energy generation, that includes the Renewables Obligation (Scotland).

    Consultation paper
    22 August 2022

  9. Publication of Salmon fishing: Proposed river gradings 2023 Consultation

    We are seeking views on the proposed river gradings for the 2023 wild Atlantic salmon fishing season.

    Consultation paper
    10 August 2022

  10. New Build Heat Standard: consultation - part two

    We are seeking views on our detailed proposals for a New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) to prohibit the use of direct emissions heating systems in new buildings warranted from April 2024.

    Consultation paper
    28 July 2022
    Part of:
    New Build Heat Standard
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