Scientific Advisory Committee meeting - 13 September 2021 - 62nd Meeting
Agenda and relevant papers for the 62nd SAC meeting
AGENDA – OPEN SESSION
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- Welcome, apologies for absence and declarations of interest 14.00
- Minutes, action points and matters arising from the meeting held on 1st March 2021 14:05
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting, update the SAC on action points and
other matters arising.
Discussion Papers
- Making the most out of environmental data 14:10
(Ben Ross, Philippa Vigano and Iain Sime) (SAC/2021/09/01)
To update SAC on current thinking and seek views for moving forward
- Connecting People and Nature– survey and evidence needs 14:30
(Pete Rawcliffe) (SAC/2021/09/02)
To consider evidence needs associated with connecting people and nature
- Update on Sub Groups 14:50
(Sarah Hutcheon) (SAC/2021/09/03)
To update the SAC with the current work of the sub groups
- Information Papers 15:05
(Short papers presented for information and for SAC members’ questions for clarification)
- SAC/2021/09/Info01 Update on the Scottish Biodiversity Programme (Des Thompson)
- SAC/2021/09/Info02 SAC subgroup on Capercaillie conservation and management (Des Thompson)
- SAC/2021/09/Info03 Chough conservation (Ellen Bird)
- SAC/2021/09/Info04 Non - Lead Ammunition (Alistair MacGugan)
- SAC/2021/09/Info05 Identifying rivers in Scotland important for conservation (Iain Sime and Angus Tree)
- SAC/2021/09/Info06 Conservation of Genetic Diversity – update (David O’Brien and Jeanette Hall)
Break 15:25
7. Future focus for SAC – discussion 15:35
To consider ways of working and future direction for the SAC
- AOB 15.55
End of Open Session
