Government ‘listening’ as HPMA consultation closes
2023-04-19T08:19:00
Public consultation process on Scottish government plans to designate at least 10% of the country’s seas as Highly Protected Marine Areas has now ended
The public consultation process on Scottish government plans to designate at least 10% of the country’s seas as Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) has now closed, Net Zero and Just Transition Secretary Mairi McAllan has confirmed.
Work started this year to find the most appropriate locations for HPMAs before sites are designated in 2026, with the HPMAs aimed at building upon Scotland’s existing network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).