Written Question · S3W-32602 · Session 3
What measures are being taken by Scottish Natural Heritage to improve the availability and accuracy of the data used to monitor progress ag…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what measures are being taken by Scottish Natural Heritage to improve the availability and accuracy of the data used to monitor progress against Scottish biodiversity indicators, as recommended in Audit Scotland’s report, Protecting and improving Scotland’s environment.
The answer
During the past year, Scottish Natural Heritage has revised the SNH website which now provides improved access to a broader range of indicators, including the 22 Scottish Biodiversity Indicators. The indicators are updated annually where survey data allows, the most recent update was March 2010. These indicators can be found at www.snh.gov.uk/publications-data-and-research/trends/scotlands-indicators.
Scottish Natural Heritage has provided Audit Scotland with a report on improvements to the biodiversity indicators. Scotland''s biodiversity indicators have undergone continuous improvement since 2007 in relation to the quantity and quality of the data; the rigour of statistical analysis, and the speed of releasing data.
Scottish Natural Heritage has provided Audit Scotland with a report on improvements to the biodiversity indicators. Scotland''s biodiversity indicators have undergone continuous improvement since 2007 in relation to the quantity and quality of the data; the rigour of statistical analysis, and the speed of releasing data.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-32602 by reference.