Environment

– Scottish Parliament written question – answered at on 29 January 2007.

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Photo of Nora Radcliffe Nora Radcliffe Liberal Democrat

Question S2W-31050

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will list the occasions, since 2000, on which damage has been caused to a site of special scientific interest by (a) a local authority, (b) a non-departmental public body, (c) Scottish Water and (d) any other statutory body or contractors acting on behalf of such bodies, also indicating in each case the agency concerned and any remedial action undertaken.

Photo of Sarah Boyack Sarah Boyack Labour

Scottish Natural Heritage has advised that there are three Sites of Special Scientific Interest where damage has occurred due to the actions of statutory bodies. The details are as follows:

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Year of DamageSite NameDamage Caused byRemedial Action Undertaken
2000-01 DurnessNoSWA (pre establishment of Scottish Water)SNH met with utility contractor and sent letter. Managed recovery likely in the long term.
2002-03Balerno CommonScottish WaterSNH met landowner. Issue partly due to natural factors, action is underway to prevent future damage.
2004-05 Clauchlands Point - CorrygillsScottish Water (Solutions)SNH contacted contractor. Matter reported to the police.

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