Scotland’s draft marine and coastal restoration plan: Consultation Open.
Scottish Government (SG) are consulting on a draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan which sets out actions to support and accelerate marine and coastal restoration in Scotland.
This is the first plan of its kind in Scotland with a dedicated focus on restoration in the marine and coastal environment and reflects the pioneering nature of the work that restoration groups are doing. SG will review and update the plan over a five year cycle, to ensure they keep up with scientific and ecological developments in this growing sector and dynamic environment.
The actions set out in this first plan will be delivered over the lifespan of the plan and work towards three overarching aims, which are to:
- achieve a better understanding across marine users of where active restoration can best take place and how we can prioritise species and habitats
- maximise ecological benefits and social and economic opportunities from active restoration
- support community-led restoration and enable investment in restoration efforts.
The consultation is open until 19 October 2025.
For more information and to take part in the consultation click here