Written Question · S2W-28013 · Session 2
Why it proposes in paragraphs 2.20 and 2.21 of Scottish Historic Environment Policy 3: Gardens and Designed Landscapes to remove the major …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive why it proposes in paragraphs 2.20 and 2.21 of Scottish Historic Environment Policy 3: Gardens and Designed Landscapes to remove the major responsibility for designed landscapes from Scottish Natural Heritage, given that the October 2005 concordat between Historic Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage acknowledges the need for a more integrated approach to the conservation and management of Scotland’s historic environment.
The answer
The proposal comes from a recommendationin a Strategic Review of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) published in July2005. The review commented that there are strong links between natural and culturalheritage but that designed landscapes constitute a relatively specialised area ofwork relating to historic, man-made and cultivated areas which is not in the mainstream of SNH work. Historic Scotland concurs with this view. Indeed the transfer of full responsibilityfor statutory advice on such sites to Historic Scotland will offer benefits of matchwith main remit and a simplification of consultation requirements for local authorities.
Historic Scotland willtake an integrated approach to the natural and cultural heritage interests foundon these sites and will work closely with SNH where there are natural heritage interests.
Historic Scotland willtake an integrated approach to the natural and cultural heritage interests foundon these sites and will work closely with SNH where there are natural heritage interests.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-28013 by reference.