Scottish Rewilding Alliance response to Programme for Government

In response to the Programme for Government announced by the Scottish Government today, Steve Micklewright, Convenor of the Scottish Rewilding Alliance, said:

“The Scottish Government’s commitment to woodland creation and peatland restoration, its promise to protect 30% of Scotland’s land and sea for nature by 2030, and its financial support for nature restoration are all welcome.

“We now need the Scottish Government to step up for nature in a big way. That will give us a route-map to tackle the overlapping nature and climate emergencies, address Scotland’s sad ranking as one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries, and ensure Scotland’s progress including through empowered communities and nature-based economies.

“Scotland has the opportunity to be a world leader in restoring nature. Our message to the Scottish Government is simple – harness rewilding to unleash Scotland’s potential. This is why we’re calling for Scotland to become the world’s first Rewilding Nation.”