Thu 26 Nov, 2020
The Scottish Government has dodged its responsibilities on the nature and climate responsibilities by allowing destructive grouse moors to decide how they are to be regulated, the Scottish Greens have warned.
Having waited a year to respond to a review into Scotland’s grouse moors, ministers have now confirmed that the grouse shooting industry is unable to police itself, but indicated it will get to decide its own regulations.
In a statement to parliament environment minister Mairi Gougeon announced a further consultation on grouse moor licensing scheme will take place.