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SLE statement on Programme for Government 2020/21

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Commenting on today’s Programme for Government, Sarah-Jane Laing, chief executive of Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) said: “We welcome the new Programme for Government 2020/21, announced today, which puts a renewed focus on the role we can all play in tackling the climate crisis head on and supporting Scotland’s fragile rural communities as...

Finalists announced for Helping It Happen Awards 2020

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Twelve awards recognising rural Scotland including community champion honours The finalists for the Helping It Happen Awards 2020 have been announced, with nominations for those who have contributed to Scotland’s rural economy, enhanced the environment or supported their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now in its fourth year...

SLE supports moves to protect farm animals from dog attacks

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Scotland needs a clear and consistent approach to tackling livestock worrying, including increased penalties, robust enforcement and more supportive education for dog owners, says Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), the organisation which represents landowners and rural businesses. In their written evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Rural...

Scottish Parliament provides short-term stability for farming

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New legislation will provide short-term clarity for those working in the rural sector as we approach an uncertain future out of the EU, says Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), the organisation which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses. Following the passing of the Agriculture (Retained EU Law and Data) (Scotland) Bill in the...

New protocol on land management welcomed

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A new protocol which aims to promote good stewardship and high standards of land management across Scotland has been welcomed by Scottish Land & Estates today. The best practice guide has been published by the Scottish Land Commission (SLC). Scottish Land & Estates is part of the SLC Good Practice Advisory Group, which provides...

SLE gives evidence on strengthening Scotland’s environmental governance

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Scotland’s proposed new environmental watchdog must be fully independent of government and be given the proper resources and budget it requires if we want to ensure Scotland’s world-renowned environment remains protected after Brexit says Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), the organisation which represents landowners and rural businesses...

Open letter to the Scottish Government on the Agriculture (Retained EU Law and Data) (Scotland) Bill

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Scottish Land & Estates has written a joint letter to Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, calling on the Scottish Government to add a purpose clause to the Agriculture (Retained EU Law and Data) (Scotland) Bill to provide a clear indication to the sector that any secondary legislation will be written with...

SLE statement on LACS trap report

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Scottish Land & Estates today described a report by the League Against Cruel Sports on the use of traps and snares as a ‘fundamentally flawed’ attempt to undermine grouse moor management. Tim Baynes, Moorland Director of Scottish Land & Estates, said: “The traditional start of the grouse shooting season yesterday was a clear reminder of...

SLE supports tough action and penalties on wildlife crime

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Estates and land managers share the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling all forms of wildlife crime. Scottish Land & Estates made the comments following publication of a blog by Cabinet Secretary Roseanna Cunningham MSP outlining the Scottish Government’s action on wildlife offences. Sarah-Jane Laing, chief executive of Scottish...

New protocols build on positive work

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New protocols for diversification of ownership & tenure of land and negotiating transfer of land to communities help build on the positive work already taking place Scottish Land & Estates said today. Gavin Mowat, Policy Adviser (Rural Communities) at Scottish Land & Estates, said: “Land in Scotland is owned by many different entities...