SEAS THE OPPORTUNITY: A STRATEGY FOR THE LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF SCOTLAND'S COASTS AND SEAS

SEAS THE OPPORTUNITY: A STRATEGY FOR THE LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF SCOTLAND'S COASTS AND SEAS

8. TIMETABLE FOR NEXT STEPS

8.1 Target dates for specific outputs and outcomes are given in Table 1. Key milestones for taking forward the further development of Scotland's marine and coastal strategy are:

by September 2005	establish new stakeholder group and hold its first meeting
by January 2006	stakeholder group input to SNH assessment of possibilities for Scotland's first coastal and marine national park
in March 2006	SNH reports to Ministers on possibilities for Scotland's first coastal and marine national park
by April 2006	stakeholder group has reviewed objectives; established performance indicators; identified dispute settlement needs and mechanisms;
by December 2006	Public consultation on SNH's report Elements of any new Scottish legislation identified Stakeholder group likely to disband
during 2007	Decision on Scotland's first coastal and marine national park
after 2007 Scottish Elections	possible Scottish legislation, if considered necessary
during 2008	Designation of Scotland's first coastal and marine national park

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