Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament am ar 21 Chwefror 2024.
Sharon Dowey
Ceidwadwyr
I welcome the Minister’s answer to Colin Beattie.
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation Scotland has a flagship policy that calls on the Scottish Government to allow trained local deer stalkers to carry out deer management on publicly owned land. It will enable a sustainable food source to be harvested, processed and consumed locally; protect the environment; drive and improve economic productivity; and enhance community knowledge of deer impacts and benefits.
Will the minister implement BASC’s community deer management proposals as part of addressing the significant challenges of deer legislation in this parliamentary session?
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