RSPB Scotland

Full name of organisation: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Scotland

Short version of name: RSPB Scotland

Contact person: Lloyd Austin, Head of Conservation

Address: Dunedin House, 25 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 3TP

Telephone: 0131 311 6500

Fax: 0131 311 6569

Email: rspb.scotland@rspb.org.uk

Website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/scotland/

Aims: The Mission Statement represents the long term purpose for the RSPB. The RSPB strives:
For the conservation of wild birds and the wider environment on which they depend, in the conviction, not only that the beauty of birds and nature enrich the lives of many people, but also that nature conservation is fundamental to a healthy environment on which the survival of the human race depends.
To maintain bird numbers, diversity and geographic distribution and to increase these where general conservation values are enhanced by doing so.
For the conservation of natural and semi-natural habitats and for the re-creation of habitats as the most important means of conserving wild birds as well as other animals and plants.

Current work priorities:
Protection and enhancement of birds and their habitats
Protection and enhancement of biodiversity
Policy analysis and advocacy relating to land use (especially agricultural, forestry and aquatic) and the marine environment.
Biological and socio-economic research.
Provision of land management through reserves and advice.
Education and youth.

Charity number: 207076

Paid staff in Scotland (2002): 180 (full time equivalent)
Full time: -
Part time: -

Volunteers: c18,000 days/yr

Date Established: 1889

Members(2002): 75000

Local groups: 14 local members groups, 50 youth groups

Land owned or managed in Scotland: 63 reserves totalling 53,296ha (40,349ha owned, 12,947ha leased or under agreement)

Membership of other umbrella groups: IUCN,EEB,SCF,UK partner of BirdLife International

Publications: Includes 'Birds' members' magazine x4 pa, Scottish Newsletter x4 pa, Policy reports and submissions to Government