Proposals to establish Scotland's first Coastal and Marine National Park: Summary of Consultation Responses

DescriptionThe above consultation drew 940 responses from a range of interests. This summary report presents an analysis of those responses, including respondents' views regarding: potential benefits and concerns; selection criteria; location and boundaries; financial implications; and governance arrangements most appropriate for Scotland's first Coastal and Marine National Park.
ISBN978-0-7559-5384
Official Print Publication DateMarch 2007
Website Publication DateMarch 06, 2007

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Contents

List of figures and tables
Summary

PART 1

Chapter 1: Consultation - Structure and methodology
1.1 Background
1.2 Key aims of the Consultation
1.3 Consultation process
1.4 Feedback

Chapter 2: Profile of respondents
2.1 Overview
2.2 Principal interest
2.3 Location

PART 2

Chapter 3: The case for a Coastal and Marine National Park: added value and benefits
3.1 Opportunity and need
3.2 Potential benefits of designation
3.3 Further analysis

Chapter 4: Selecting the Location of Scotland's First Coastal and Marine National Park
4.1 Principles for selection
4.2 Further analysis of potential criteria
4.3 Location
4.4 Alternative proposals, boundary issues and evidence

Chapter 5: Functions, Powers and Governance
5.1 Park Authority models
5.2 Powers
5.3 Further analysis

Chapter 6: Funding and delivery
6.1 Resources
6.2 Monitoring arrangements

PART 3

Chapter 7: Discussion and consultee recommendations
7.1 The wider context
7.2 Dealing with the specific issues raised
7.3 Consultee recommendations - Next steps

Annex A. List of questions outlined in the consultation paper
Annex B. Questionnaire
Annex C. List of respondent organisations
Annex D. Outline of key steps in establishing a National Park
Annex E. Supplementary figures

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