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Official statistics

NatureScot was specified as a provider of official statistics under the Official Statistics (Scotland) Amendment Order 2010.

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Release dates for future publications

22 April 2021 - Marine and Terrestrial Species Indicators. Email david.obrien@nature.scot
May 2021: Proportion of Scotland's protected sites in favourable condition 2021. Email brian.eardley@nature.scot to find out more.

Our two Official Statistics contribute to the Scottish Government's suite of National Performance Framework Indicators.

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NatureScot protocols follow the Code of Practice for Official Statistics. This ensures that our official statistics have integrity and are objective, impartial and useful.

Official Statistics (Scotland) Amendment Order 2010

Last updated:22/04/2021

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