Local Nature Conservation Sites (LNCS) Guidance

The ‘Guidance on Establishing and Managing Local Nature Conservation Site Systems in Scotland – 2023 update’ was compiled by a working group led by NatureScot with representation from stakeholders. It updates the previous guidance from 2006, confirming that the purpose of Local Nature Conservation Sites (LNCS) is to safeguard biodiversity and geodiversity of at least local importance through Local Development Plans, and that all LNCS should meet the general criteria set out in the guidance.

Document downloads