Winter Newsletter 2024
We have so much to tell you about in this newsletter. We are part-way through our webinar series on Biodiversity and Planning, and Nikki Sinclair explains the ramifications of the Mossend appeal and the subsequent legal challenge. The big news is that the consultation on the National Park in Galloway is open and we also have a potted history of APRS up to the 1950s to share with you.
NatureScot reply to our letter on National Park Consultation
This is the reply received to a joint letter sent to NatureScot 11 October 2024 regarding the consultation on the proposed National Park in Galloway.
MSP Briefing on National Parks
We wrote this Briefing for MSPs following the publication by Scottish Environment LINK of two reports on the benefits of National Parks.
Letter to NatureScot on Galloway consultation
Dear Professor Galbraith Re: Consultation on a National Park for Galloway We are writing as two organisations who have been
Prime Minister responds to letter on deposit return
This week Prime minister Keir Starmer responded to a letter from NGOs, businesses and public bodies, including APRS, to bring
Farming Benefits of National Parks
This report, by Scottish Environment LINK, considers the benefits of Scotland’s National Parks for farmers and land managers.
Green Belt Alliance – September 2024 Update
Another busy newsletter - firstly we have details to share of our joint Winter Webinar series with Planning Democracy - the theme is biodiversity and planning. We also feature a new report on the benefits of National Parks, which we helped produce and our Director Kat has a seven-date lecture tour with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
Autumn Newsletter 2024
Another busy newsletter - firstly we have details to share of our joint Winter Webinar series with Planning Democracy - the theme is biodiversity and planning. We also feature a new report on the benefits of National Parks, which we helped produce and our Director Kat has a seven-date lecture tour with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
Climate Change and our Countryside & Landscapes: a position statement for APRS
This statement outlines the APRS position on Climate Change, our Countryside & Landscapes, including our position on Climate and Energy