Managing Scotland's Environment

Written in the light of international thinking on environment management, this third edition tackles the hottest debates of recent years – deer management, the post-Brexit future of farming, land reform, rewilding v. repeopling, windfarms and conflicts between game sport and conservation. Underlying all the practical and policy choices are intriguing ethical and philosophical considerations which the book addresses head-on, including debates about the goals of conservation in a pervasively humanised world. This is an ideal text for those studying Scotland's environment at an undergraduate and graduate level, as well as for those already involved in or interested in managing land and nature in Scotland. Throughout, it is well illustrated with photographs and specially prepared maps and diagrams.

Completely revised and updated to reflect the current debates in Scotland’s natural environment:
- Why have Scotland’s landscapes and wildlife been the focus of such persistent disagreement?
- Why is it so difficult to reconcile the competing demands of society and nature?
- Is it possible to meet our needs for food and energy while also satisfying our desire to protect and enhance the natural heritage?
- To what extent can the management of the various land uses be effectively integrated?
- Does the imperative of tackling climate change require a radically different approach to environmental management?