Question reference: S5W-35165
- Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 11 February 2021 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 24 February 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has for the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme beyond 2021.
Answer
The Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) reopened for a targeted range of options in January 2021, to support delivery of a wide range of environmental measures. This round will ensure further funding is provided between 2022-23 and 2026-27 for continued support for protected areas, organics, management supporting farmland waders, corn buntings and corncrakes, slurry stores, and improving public access. This will help farmers and crofters to undertake important environmental management and support our work on climate change. It will also promote public wellbeing through providing infrastructure for recreational activities such as walking, cycling and sightseeing.