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Forestry
A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes. We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment. We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry.
A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes.
We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment.
We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry.
A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes.
We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment.
We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry.
In support of our specific interests, the UK Forestr
Beta Waste carriers and brokers - application
A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes.
We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment.
We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry.
In support of our specific interests, the UK Forestr
Authorisations and permits
In this section you will find information about whether you need to apply for authorisation and the process.
In this section you will find information about whether you need to apply for authorisation and the process.
The information on this page will not be valid from the 1st November as we transition to the new Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulation (EASR) framework for authorisations. Please view the new Authorisations and Compliance page on the BETA version of our site.
The following pages are now available on our beta website:
Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations (EASR)
Private s
Guidance
The information on this page will not be valid from the 1st November as we transition to the new Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulation (EASR) framework for authorisations. Please view the new EASR pages on the BETA version of our site.
Definition of waste guidance
Is it waste? - SEPA Guidance
Supplementary Guidance to “Is it waste?"
Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) guidance
Guide to sche
Submit data
Data returns
Many environmental licences include a requirement to submit data returns or other reporting requirements on an annual or quarterly basis.
What should you do?
We are now actively reviewing many of the data returns and kindly request you to submit any outstanding returns for the following areas:
Scottish Pollutant Release Inventory (SPRI) - SPRI returns are due by the 28th of February e
Environmental Sites
Environmental Sites
Sites with an environmental designation that could potentially be affected by flooding (e.g. Sites of Special Scientific Interest or Special Areas of Conservation). This information is only available for Potentially Vulnerable Areas....
Environmental regulation and biodiversity
An overview of how SEPA takes account of biodiversity when making regulatory decisions.
An overview of how SEPA takes account of biodiversity when making regulatory decisions.
Protecting habitats, species and Scotland’s ecosystem services is an integral part of SEPA’s regulatory remit. All our regulatory decisions should take account of potential effects on biodiversity and opportunities for biodiversity enhancement. We are responsible for setting standards in environmental licences that protect and help improve the state of water, land and air and the services that eco
Environment
This section of our website explains more about the environmental issues we report on, how they affect our regulatory activities, how we use our knowledge to create a bigger picture of the state of Scotland’s environment, and contains links to a variety of useful data sources, publications and online resources.
This section of our website explains more about the environmental issues we report on, how they affect our regulatory activities, how we use our knowledge to create a bigger picture of the state of Scotland’s environment, and contains links to a variety of useful data sources, publications and online resources.
Our people include experts from many scientific fields, including hydrology, chemistry, ecology and geology.
By monitoring and reporting on the quality of the land and water around us, we can build a body of knowledge which helps to inform how best to protect the environment.
This section of our website explains more about the environmental issues we report on, how they affect our regulatory activ
Protected areas
Information regarding water bodies designated as protected areas.
Information regarding water bodies designated as protected areas.
A significant number of the water bodies in Scotland are designated as protected areas.
This is because of their importance for special purposes such as wildlife conservation, drinking water supply, shellfish harvesting or bathing.
These designated areas are vital to ensure that the diverse ecosystems and cultural and economic benefits contained within them are safeguarded. Protected areas are als