Our £65 million Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) has supported over 230 projects aimed at restoring habitats, wildlife, and climate resilience since 2021. This investment directly contributes to the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy to 2045, including embedding nature-positive farming, fishing, and forestry.The Agri-Environment Climate Scheme(AECS)remains a priority, with the 2024 round increasing funding by £3.9 million compared to the previous year.