National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000
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| Long title | An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision for National Parks. |
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| Citation | 2000 asp 10 |
| Introduced by | Sarah Boyack[1] |
| Territorial extent |
 Scotland |
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| Royal assent | 9 August 2000[2] |
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| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
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The National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, sets out 4 main aims of the national parks of Scotland. It also lays out criteria for what qualifies a park for National Park status, and the process necessary to create such features. The Act in itself does not establish any new National Parks; it merely creates powers for the designation of National Parks.
Aims of national parks
Taken from the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000:
- "to conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area."
- "to promote sustainable use of the natural resources of the area."
- "to promote understanding and enjoyment (including enjoyment in the form of recreation) of the special qualities of the area by the public."
- "to promote sustainable economic and social development of the area's communities."
References
- ↑ "National Parks (Scotland) Bill [AS INTRODUCED]" (PDF). parliament.scot. The Scottish Parliament. p. 36. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ↑ "Session 1 Bills". parliament.scot. The Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
External links
- Text of the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk
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