Habitat enhancement

SEPA's role in habitat enhancement focuses on our aims and duties regarding conservation, biodiversity and sustainable development. We work in partnership with others to protect Scotland's environment.

Our habitat enhancement work promotes the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty and amenity of both inland and coastal waters, and of the land associated with such waters. These environments provide important habitats, supporting a wide range of species. However, these habitats are often subject to a range of threats, particularly pollution, development and poor management practices.

The aim of habitat enhancement is to achieve measurable improvements to the aquatic environment. We do this by raising awareness of best management practices and by providing information and guidance.

Amongst other habitat enhancement activities, SEPA:

• develops guidance documents in partnership with other organisations;
• publishes information leaflets;
• has established demonstration sites;
• is closely involved in Local Biodiversity Action Plans in Scotland.