Scientific Advisory Committee
Made up of external specialists, the Committee introduces a new element of advice and expertise to NatureScot.
Made up of external specialists, the Committee introduces a new element of advice and expertise to NatureScot.
Some of the Committee’s tasks are to:
Scientific Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
27 March 2023
18 September 2023
The Committee meets at least twice a year – more often if required by the Chair and our Board. Members of the public may attend open session meetings of the SAC as observers.
The Committee often creates subgroups to advise on specialist areas such as marine designations and wind farm developments.
Published meeting papers, including agendas and open session minutes. If you would like information on meetings which have taken place before 2020, please contact us as below.
The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) has up to seven members, plus one of our Board members as Chair. Professor Peter Higgins is the current Chair.
All of the SAC members come from outside NatureScot. They bring a mix of expertise in a wide range of disciplines.
The SAC Expert panel provides further scientific support to NatureScot and the SAC through advising on specific topic specialisms, and contributing to the peer review of research reports.
When positions on the Committee are available, we will advertise them on our website.
Paul Robertson
Scientific Advisory Committee Coordinator
NatureScot
Great Glen House
Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
Telephone: 01463 725 256
Email: [email protected]