Celtic Rainforest
- Submitted by: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 15 October 2015
- Motion reference: S4M-14521
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 05 January 2016
That the Parliament notes the work being done by Plantlife Scotland and others to celebrate and encourage the conservation of the Celtic rainforest; commends the involvement of a range of organisations in the project, including the National Trust for Scotland, Forestry Commission Scotland, John Muir Trust, Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre Trust Ltd and the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Scottish Natural Heritage; considers that the Celtic rainforest is a key feature of the West Coast Important Plant Area and is of significance because of the sheer diversity of species to be found there, including one of the largest lichens, the tree lungwort, which is an indicator of ancient woodland; recognises what it sees as the threats from habitat fragmentation and the impact of invasive Rhododendron, and notes calls to encourage schools, communities and visitors to support these activities.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Claudia Beamish, Colin Beattie, Sarah Boyack, Chic Brodie, Roderick Campbell, Graeme Dey, Nigel Don, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Colin Keir, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Hanzala Malik, John Mason, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Jamie McGrigor, Christina McKelvie, Anne McTaggart, Elaine Murray, Gil Paterson, Dennis Robertson, Mary Scanlon, David Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Dave Thompson, David Torrance, Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, John Wilson