Action 1.0

Introduce statutory nature restoration targets in Natural Environment Bill (scheduled to be introduced in this parliamentary session)

Objective 1: Accelerate ecosystem restoration and regeneration

Priority Action 1. Introduce statutory nature restoration targets in Natural Environment Bill (scheduled to be introduced in this parliamentary session)

Status Completed

Delivery lead Scottish Government

Delivery support NatureScot

Target year for completion 2026

Ecological Contribution Scoring 3

Delivery Update May 2026

Nature restoration targets were introduced by the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act in March 2026.

Further detail on the specific nature restoration targets, including how they will be defined, measured and implemented, is expected to be set out through secondary legislation.

Evidence Links

Hitting the targets: Delivering Scotland’s nature ambitions
Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026
Scottish Government – Natural Environment Bill consultation (2023)

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