| Description | The Scottish Soil Framework was developed by Scottish Government based on the advice from a wide range of stakeholders. The Framework is aimed at relevant policy leads within Scottish Government, its delivery partners, environmental and business NGOs, research organisations and other key stakeholders with an interest in soils. It describes key pressures on soils, especially from climate change, and the policies in place to combat those threats. It also sets out the future focus for soil protecti |
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| ISBN | (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | June 2008 |
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| Website Publication Date | June 30, 2008 |
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Contents
MINISTERIAL FOREWORD
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS
PURPOSE OF CONSULTATION
CONSULTATION ARRANGEMENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
SOIL PROTECTION AND THE GOVERNMENT'S PURPOSE
SCOTTISH SOILS - THE RESOURCE
SCOTTISH SOILS - THE CURRENT POLICY LANDSCAPE
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT'S VISION FOR SOIL PROTECTION
THE STRUCTURE OF THE FRAMEWORK
CHAPTER 2: THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF SCOTTISH SOILS
CHAPTER 3: THE IMPORTANCE OF SOILS & SOIL FUNCTIONS
CHAPTER 4: SOILS IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
CHAPTER 5: PRESSURES ON SOILS
CHAPTER 6: POLICIES FOR SOIL PROTECTION
CHAPTER 7: VISION AND FUTURE FOCUS
REFERENCES
ANNEX A - THE PROJECT BOARD
ANNEX B - POLICIES FOR SOIL PROTECTION
ANNEX C - RESPONDENT INFORMATION FORM
THE SCOTTISH SOIL FRAMEWORK: SUPPORTING MATERIAL - WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Strategic Environmental Assessment - Reports
NON TECHNICAL SUMMARY
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
APPENDICES
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