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Natural Capital Programme - Scotland

Investing in nature to drive sustainable development​

 

The Natural Capital Programme aims to demonstrate how strategic investing in natural assets, from forests, grasslands, rivers and maritime habitats, can deliver sustainable economic growth, environmental improvements, and social value, while testing practical models that can be scaled across the UK.

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It enables nature, farmers, rural communities, and businesses in South Scotland to thrive together by recognising Natural Capital as a vital economic asset for the region.

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     Key facts​

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  • Programme title: Natural Capital Programme, Scotland

  • Location: Southern Scotland

  • Theme: Encouraging Green Growth

  • Project lead: Dumfries and Galloway Council and Scottish Borders Council, with partners

  • Total project value: £5 million

  • Funded by: TBC

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In delivery

What the programme will deliver​

 

With three pilot projects underway and two more in development, the programme tests innovative, evidence-led approaches to managing and enhancing natural land and marine assets across the South Scotland.

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Embedding Agricultural Resilience for a Productive Future with On-Farm Plans Integrated with Nature (OPIN)​

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  • Project title: Embedding Agricultural Resilience for a Productive Future with On-Farm Plans Integrated with Nature

  • Location: Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere, Dumfries and Galloway

  • Theme: Encouraging Green Growth

  • Project lead: Dumfries & Galloway Council

  • Total project value: TBC

  • Funded by: TBC

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In delivery

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Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP)

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  • Project title: Solway Coast and Marine Pilot Project

  • Location: North Solway Coast, and Scottish Solway, Dumfries and Galloway

  • Theme: Encouraging Green Growth

  • Project lead: TBC

  • Total project value: TBC

  • Funded by: TBC

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In delivery

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Species-rich Grassland and Northern Brown Argus

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  • Project title: Species-rich Grassland and Northern Brown Argus

  • Location: Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway

  • Theme: Encouraging Green Growth

  • Project lead: TBC

  • Total project value: TBC

  • Funded by: Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In delivery

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Borderlands Riverwoods Investment Demonstration (BRIDE)

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  • Project title: Solway Coast and Marine Pilot Project

  • Location: Scottish Borders

  • Theme: Encouraging Green Growth

  • Project lead: TBC

  • Total project value: £4.2m

  • Funded by: TBC

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In development

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Natural Capital Board meeting visit to Neidpath Farms
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Borderlands Regional Investment and Natural Capital Hub for Transition (BRICHT)

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  • Project title: Borderlands Regional Investment and Natural Capital Hub for Transition

  • Location: South of Scotland

  • Theme: Encouraging Green Growth

  • Project lead: South of Scotland
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  • Total project value: TBC

  • Funded by: TBC

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In development

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