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Introduction to The Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 |
This leaflet concerns the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act. This is the first major nature conservation legislation affecting Scotland in almost a quarter of a century and is the first nature conservation legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament. It aims to develop an integrated approach to the long term conservation and management of Scotland's rich and diverse natural heritage.
Nature Conservation Act Leaflet
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Amphibians, Aquatic Animals and the Law in Scotland |
This leaflet concerns amphibians and freshwater pearl mussels and the law in Scotland.
All our native species of amphibians are protected from sale under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981, as amended by the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act, 2004.
Freshwater Pearl Mussels are now fully protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981, as ameded by the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act, 2004.
Amphibians Leaflet
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Badgers and the Law in Scotland |
This leaflet is concerned with Crimes Against Badgers and the Law in Scotland.
The Badger is one of the most charismatic creatures in our countryside. The worst threat they face is from badger baiting, in which people send dogs down badger setts and gamble on which animal survives the resultant fight. the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act, 2004, amended the Protection of Badgers Act, 1992, further enhancing the measures in place to prevent this cruel 'sport'.
Badger Leaflet
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Wild Animals and the Law |
This leaflet is concerned with crimes against wild animals and the Law in Scotland.
Scotland is home to a wide range of wild animals, ranging from the majestic stag to the tiny pipistrelle bat. The diversity of the Scottish landscape supports a wealth of animal life, including some species which are not found anywhere else in the UK, like the pine marten or the narrow-bordered five-spot burnet moth. People come from far away to see these creatures, but sadly not everyone treats them properly. There is a wide range of legislation in place to provide our special animals with the protection they deserve.
Wild Animals Leaflet
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Wild Plants and the Law in Scotland |
Wild plants are the basic foundations of the Scottish countryside. Aside from their aesthetic value they form an essential part of the environment. They provide food and shelter for all manner of creatures and without them insects, birds and other animals would be unable to survive.
All wild plants in Scotland are given protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended by the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act, 2004, which makes it illegal to intentionally or recklessly uproot any wild plant without the permission of the landowner.
Wild Plant Leaflet
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Bats and the Law in Scotland |
Scotland is home to several different kinds of bat, including the pipistrelle, the brown long-eared bat, Daubenton's bat and the Natterer's bat. Bats have few predators and the greatest threat they face in Scotland comes from people, especially in relation to building construction and alterations, as many bat species rely heavily on human habitation and structures for roosting and maternity sites.
Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981, as amended by the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act, 2004, all wild bats and their roosts recive protection. Bat roosts are protected at all times, even when the bats are not present.
Bat leaflet
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Butterflies & Moths and the Law in Scotland |
Butterflies and moths represent some of the more colourful insects in the Scottish countryside and their emergence is usually a sign that summer is on its way. Some people collect rare butterflies and moths, but not all are for mounting in a display; some collect them and keep them alive. This is why new penalties have been introduced to further protect our rarest species of butterflies and moths. Protection is given under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981, as amended by the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Acxt, 2004, to some butterfly and moth species.
Butterflies & Moths Leaflet
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Birds and the Law in Scotland |
This leaflet is concerned with wild birds and the law in Scotland.
Scotland's wide range of habitats and open spaces make it the perfect home for some of the most impressive birds you can see, including the golden eagle , white-tailed eagle and osprey. Of no less importance are the smaller birds like the corncrake, capercaillie or ring ouzel. But it's not just the rare species that receive protection under the new legislation - all wild birds are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended by the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004. This is to ensure the continued richness od Scotland's bird populations.
Bird Leaflet
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Scottish Conservation Priorities Freshwater Pearl Mussels: pressures, conservation and enforcement of wildlife law |
Once widely distributed in Scotland, freshwater pearl mussels are now reduced to a few remnant populations in Southern Scotland and some more abundant populations in the Highlands. Threats include water polution, river engineering and pearl fishing. The mussels have been exploited for pearls over the centuries, but over-exploitation presented such a serious threat to the survival of the mussel that the law was changed in 1998, giving the freshwater pearl mussel full legal protection.
Any suspected pearl 'fishing' seen in or around Scotland's rivers should be reported to the nearest police wildlife crime officer as soon as possible.
Scottish Conservation Priorities: Freshwater Pearl Mussel Leaflet
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