Natural Environment Bill could hinder work, warns rural sector

MSPs are preparing to debate the legislation later this week.

Groups that control Scotland’s deer population are raising concerns about the Natural Environment Bill, as MSPs prepare to debate it later this week.

It aims to improve biodiversity and would introduce mandatory training for gamekeepers to control deer numbers.

But some in Scotland’s rural sector warn it’ll hinder work already being done to preserve the landscape.

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Last updated Oct 27th, 2025 at 19:09

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