Limitations
Halcrow Group Ltd. has been instructed to provide the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department ( SEERAD) with an Environmental Report for a voluntary, retrospective Strategic Environmental Assessment carried out on 'A Forward Strategy for Scottish Agriculture: Next Steps'.
The assessment is based on information that was made available at the time of publication. The report is presented as a consultation document. Any subsequent additional information arising during the consultation may allow refinement of the conclusions.
It should be noted that:
- The findings of this report represent the professional opinion of experienced environmental scientists, sustainability consultants and other specialists. Halcrow does not provide legal advice and the advice of lawyers may also be required.
- All work carried out in preparing this report has utilised and is based upon Halcrow's professional knowledge and understanding of current relevant European Union and UK/ Scottish standards and codes, technology and legislation.
- Changes in this legislation and guidance may occur at any time in the future and cause conclusions to become inappropriate or incorrect. Halcrow does not accept responsibility for advising the facts or implications of any such changes.
- This report has been prepared using factual information contained in documents prepared by others. No responsibility can be accepted by Halcrow for the accuracy of such information. Every endeavour has been made to identify data sources, where appropriate.