The loss of species and degradation of our natural environment is an existential threat to the planet that requires urgent, collaborative and transformative solutions. We are in a biodiversity crisis, with 1 in 9 Scottish species facing extinction and declines in numbers and ranges of many plants, birds and animals. There is a need for action and Scotland’s Biodiversity Strategy to 2045 sets out a clear ambition - For Scotland to be Nature Positive by 2030, and to have restored and regenerated biodiversity across the country by 2045.  

We are joined by Professor Davy McCracken to discuss the newly published Scottish Biodiversity Strategy and delivery plans to 2045 and his involvement with it. We go through what is included in the strategy and what it means for farmers and land managers in Scotland going forward.  

Host Harry Fisher, Producer Iain Boyd, Editor Kieron Sim, Executive Producers Kerry Hammond & Kirstyn Blackwood 

Timestamps:

0:55 – 9:20 The Scottish Biodiversity Strategy, it’s purpose and history 

9:21 – 20:41 Outcomes, goals and six main objectives within the strategy 

20:42 – 36:24 What it means for the rural sector going forward 

36:25 – 43:39 investment in nature, who is paying for it and shifting baselines 

Related FAS resources:   

Biodiversity | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service

FAS Sounds | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service

Other Related Resources: 

Scottish Biodiversity Strategy to 2045 - gov.scot

Davy McCracken | SRUC

Scotland's Biodiversity | NatureScot

Scotland - State of Nature