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Seeing the wood for the trees: questions posed for Scottish environmental policy by the UK Environment Bill LCM
Reading time: 7 minutes
This blog discusses ‘forest risk commodities’: what they are, what recent legislative proposals mean for Scotland, and what other questions these proposals raise.
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A good deal? Agriculture and the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
Reading time: 8 minutes
The media has recently reported extensively on the negotiations to establish a free trade agreement (FTA) between the UK and Australia. Much of this attention…
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Guest blog: Climate change plan update and Scottish woodland creation: getting the balance right
Reading time: 6 minutes
Woodlands are a key element of the Scottish Government’s climate change plans, but getting multiple benefits is more complicated than planting trees.
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Scottish tourism and COVID-19: what’s the outlook for the sector?
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SPICe has published a comprehensive briefing looking at the impact of COVID-19 on Scotland’s tourism sector. It focusses on the scale of impact, business support,…
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Seafood trade post-Brexit: teething problems or the new normal?
Reading time: 7 minutes
New post-Brexit requirements have been causing delays in export supply chains that allow fresh seafood to reach markets in the EU. This blog provides background…
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Brexit FAQs: Fishing, farming and support for business
Reading time: 10 minutes
This blog is one of a series answering some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the UK’s exit from the EU, and what changes on 1…
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Between the devil and the deep blue sea – What does no deal mean for fisheries?
Reading time: 6 minutes
This blog provides a brief overview of the key impacts of a no deal scenario for fisheries.
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Guest blog: Troubled waters? Enforcement of fisheries and vessel conflicts in post-Brexit seas
Reading time: 6 minutes
This blog discusses the legal framework for fisheries enforcement that will apply after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020.
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After the transition period – Export Health Certificates
Reading time: 6 minutes
When the UK leaves the transition period with the EU, a number of new processes and procedures will be required to ensure UK exports are…
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The future of fisheries management in Scotland: 4. sustainable coastal communities
Reading time: 5 minutes
This blog is part of a series of blogs examining key elements of the Scottish Government’s Future Fisheries Management Policy Intent Paper, which was published…
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The future of fisheries management in Scotland: 3. international influence
Reading time: 4 minutes
This blog is the third in a series of blogs examining key elements of the Scottish Government’s Future Fisheries Management Policy Intent Paper, focussing on…
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The future of fisheries management in Scotland: 2. sustainable fisheries
Reading time: 6 minutes
This blog is part of a series of blogs examining key elements of the Scottish Government’s Future Fisheries Management Policy Intent Paper. It focusses on…
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