Scotland's Wildlife – an assessment of biodiversity in 20

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2 Improve the
accessibility of
information about
local biodiversity
as a way of
helping people
find out about,
enjoy and
understand
biodiversity in
their local areas.
2 Increase the
quality and
quantity of
opportunities for
people to get
involved in
looking after their
local
environment
throughout
Scotland,
particularly on
biodiversity
issues.
2.2b Commission an
audit of the
availability and
accessibility of
information about
local biodiversity
held by local
authorities,
national agencies,
NGOs and other
bodies, and
recommend
possible
improvements.
Consider the
implications of the
results of the audit
for policy, funding
and delivery
coordination.
2.3a Produce annual
reports on the role
of the Forum for
Environmental
Volunteering
Associations in
coordinating
activity aimed at
getting more
people involved in
volunteering.
Sep-09 2009/10 SG Superseded Amber No audit was commissioned. However, SNH, NGOs,
local authorities and others are increasingly making
more information available through their websites.
Annual Annual Forum
for
Environ
mental
Voluntee
ring
Associati
ons - to
be taken
out
Abandoned Red FEVA does not have the resources to produce an
annual report but the Project Officer employed by
BTCV on behalf of FEVA may be able to.
Discussions ongoing. FEVA does not wish to be lead
but a contributing partner when appropriate.
Alternative lead partner to be agreed.
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