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| Act of the Scottish Parliament | |
 Scottish Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision for National Parks. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 2000 asp 10 |
| Introduced by | Sarah Boyack |
| Territorial extent |  Scotland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 9 August 2000 |
| History of passage through Parliament | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
The National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, sets out four 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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