This section seeks to answer some of the frequently asked questions which Scottish Natural Heritage receive from members of the public. If your answer is not contained within the selection here, please feel free to contact us and we will endeavour to answer your query.
A The resources for SNH come almost entirely from the Government in the form of Grant-In-Aid with a modest contribution from receipts. Detailed information on SNH’s funding can be found in the SNH Annual Report 1998/99.
A Scottish Natural Heritage has 38 offices spread throughout Scotland. This network of offices enables the organisation to provide contact with local communities. Detailed information can be found in the section on Where to find us.
A The statutory remit of SNH is set out in Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Natural Heritage (Scotlandd) Act 1991.Our task is to secure the conservation and enhancement of Scotland’s unique and precious natural heritage - the wildlife, habitats and landscapes which have evolved in Scotland through the long partnership between people and nature. We advise on policies and promote projects which aim to improve the natural heritage and support its sustainable use. Our aim is to help people enjoy Scotland’s natural heritage responsibly, understand it more fully and use it wisely so that it can be sustained for future generations.For more information look in SNH the organisation.
A Scottish Natural Heritage is the key statutory agency in Scotland for advising Government and for acting as the Government’s agent in the delivery of conservation designations in Scotland.One of our major responsibilities is to ensure the conservation and enhancement of habitats, species and landscapes. One mechanism to enable this is the system of ‘protected’ areas which operates both on a UK and an international basis.In Scotland protected areas form some 20% of the land area.The main protected area designations are: