The Scottish Government

Question 1.

The Government is proposing the Scottish Soils Framework in order to provide a policy overview and a coordinating vision for future actions on soil protection. Do you agree this is desirable?

CHAPTER 2 THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF SCOTTISH SOILS

Question 2.

Do you agree that the distinct Scottish soil resource requires protection?

CHAPTER 3 THE IMPORTANCE OF SOILS - SOIL FUNCTIONS

Question 3.

Do you agree with the analysis of the main soil functions presented here?

CHAPTER 4 SOILS IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Question 4.

Do you agree with our analysis of soils in the context of climate change?

CHAPTER 5 PRESSURES ON SOILS

Question 5.

Do you agree with the analysis of the pressures and threats faced by Scottish soils? If not, which other threats need to be considered?

CHAPTER 6 POLICIES FOR SOIL PROTECTION

Question 6.

Do you agree with our analysis of the current role of soils in existing policy framework?

Question 7.

Where do significant gaps in soil protection exist?

Question 8.

What are your views on the impact of climate change on the effectiveness of the existing soil protection policy framework?

CHAPTER 7 VISION AND FUTURE FOCUS

Question 9.

Views are invited on the vision and aim.

Question 10.

Views are invited on the outcomes, to which specific activities contribute to. Should we be adding additional outcomes?

Question 11.

Views are invited on the four work areas under which future activities will be carried out.

Question 12.

Have the right activities been identified to contribute to achieving the outcomes?

Question 13.

Are additional activities required?

Question 14.

Which activities need to be prioritised?

Question 15.

What are your views on future stakeholder engagement?