Scientific Advisory Committee meeting - 9 March 2026 - 71st meeting
Scientific Advisory Committee: Seventy First Meeting - 9 March 2026
At: Online
Agenda - Open Session
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1. Welcome, apologies for absence and declarations of interest. 13:00
2. Minutes, action points and matters arising from the meeting held on 10 October 2025. To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting, update the SAC on action points and other matters arising.13:05
3. Oral update on NatureScot Board business. Chair to update the Committee.13:10
Discussion Papers
4. Wildfire and muirburn impacts and creating resilient landscapes. 13:25
(Clive Mitchell) (SAC/2026/03/01)
5. Information and update papers. 13:45
(Short papers presented for information and for SAC members’ questions for clarification).
SAC/2026/03/Info01 Update on sub-groups and other business (Erin Garner)
SAC/2026/03/Info02 Science and Evidence Leadership Programme update (Alex Mackay)
SAC/2026/03/Info03 A review of Herbivore Impact Assessment (HIA) methods for upland open habitats in Scotland (Helen Doherty)
6. AOB. 13:55
End of Open Session
