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14-Jul-08, 12:50
The Caithness Business Index (http://www.caithness-business.co.uk) has posted the following article:
Scotland's First Marine Bill Outlined
A new future for Scotland's seas, balancing conservation and economic growth, was outlined today. Proposals in 'Sustainable Seas For All - A Consultation On Scotland's First Marine Bill' include: * Improved conservation to ensure a healthy future for Scotland's unique marine wildlife, including internationally important populations of seabirds * A new marine planning system and a streamlined licensing system to encourage economic investment in areas such as renewable energy * Measures to ensure a viable future for Scotland's traditional and new marine industries * The creation of Marine Scotland combining the efforts of existing bodies to act as a champion for Scotland's seas Launching the consultation at the Storehouse of Foulis, near Inverness, Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead said: "Scotland's seas are special. ... [Read Full Article (http://www.caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=926)]
Scotland's First Marine Bill Outlined
A new future for Scotland's seas, balancing conservation and economic growth, was outlined today. Proposals in 'Sustainable Seas For All - A Consultation On Scotland's First Marine Bill' include: * Improved conservation to ensure a healthy future for Scotland's unique marine wildlife, including internationally important populations of seabirds * A new marine planning system and a streamlined licensing system to encourage economic investment in areas such as renewable energy * Measures to ensure a viable future for Scotland's traditional and new marine industries * The creation of Marine Scotland combining the efforts of existing bodies to act as a champion for Scotland's seas Launching the consultation at the Storehouse of Foulis, near Inverness, Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead said: "Scotland's seas are special. ... [Read Full Article (http://www.caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=926)]