Biodiversity and Nature Crisis

This Topic Paper provides details on the information sources we have used in our assessment of "Biodiversity and Nature Crisis" across Aberdeenshire and provides interim conclusions that should be taken forward in the Spatial Strategy and site selection process for the forthcoming Local Development Plan 2029.

It does not consider site-specific biodiversity issues (which are the subject of a separate Topic Paper "Natural Places) and the conservation and enhancement of ndesignated nature conservation sites.

It considers, and asks for your views, on six  general topics:

1. Ancient and Native woodland 

2. Freshwater - Rivers and wetlands 

3. Lowland Raised bogs 

4. Wintering waterfowl and wader populations 

5. Species rich grassland 

6. Coastal Habitats 

7. Invasive non-native species 

While considering these issues it would probably be appropriate to refer to the content of the Topic Paper.