Welcome Increase in Curlew Sightings

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes a reported increase in the number of curlew sightings by gamekeepers in Scotland as part of the Gift of Grouse initiative, introduced by the Scottish Moorland Group in an effort to highlight the benefits of grouse moors; understands that the Gift of Grouse campaign has encouraged gamekeepers to make improvements to moorlands and create suitable breeding habitats in an effort to encourage an increase in curlew numbers in Scotland; recognises that the curlew was put on the conservation red list in 2015 as a species of “highest conservation concern” and that a nationwide scientific study of moorland waders is due to be launched in 2017 as part of the Gift of Grouse initiative; commends the efforts of conservation organisations, such as the Scottish Moorland Group and the RSPB to protect birds and other wildlife across Scotland, and looks forward to an increase in the number of curlews in years to come.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 4 Lab 2 Con 1

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

No contribution in the Official Report cites S5M-00712 by reference.