SLA Request to Minister to update Landscape Charter
Following the successful SLA event Managing Continuity and Change in Scotland’s Landscapes at the end of 2022 the Co-Chairs of Scotland’s Landscape Alliance have met with the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, and have now formally written to request support for a review of Scotland’s Landscape Charter (2010) which is currently administered by NatureScot.
NatureScot has engaged positively with the SLA and there was a lively and informed discussion at our last event on the value of Scotland’s Landscape Charter and the merits of reviewing it to help shape future landscape ambitions (through an updated vision) and collaborative action (around a shared set of goals and commitments).
Given the importance of Scotland’s landscapes to our economy, identity, and environment the SLA and community represented at our meeting concluded that it was time to review and update Scotland’s Landscape Charter which was published in 2010. We felt this would be an excellent opportunity to consider what it has achieved and how it could achieve more especially in light of Scotland’s commitment to social justice, restoration of biodiversity and combatting climate change.
The SLA have confirmed our willingness to work alongside NatureScot to help convene the diverse landscape community to shape a new vision and charter.
