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SEAS THE OPPORTUNITY: A STRATEGY FOR THE LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF SCOTLAND'S COASTS AND SEAS

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8. TIMETABLE FOR NEXT STEPS

8.1 Target dates for specific outputs and outcomes are given in Table 1. Key milestones for taking forward the further development of Scotland's marine and coastal strategy are:

by September 2005

establish new stakeholder group and hold its first meeting

by January 2006

stakeholder group input to SNH assessment of possibilities for Scotland's first coastal and marine national park

in March 2006

SNH reports to Ministers on possibilities for Scotland's first coastal and marine national park

by April 2006

stakeholder group has reviewed objectives;
established performance indicators;
identified dispute settlement needs and mechanisms;

by December 2006

Public consultation on SNH's report
Elements of any new Scottish legislation identified
Stakeholder group likely to disband

during 2007

Decision on Scotland's first coastal and marine national park

after 2007 Scottish Elections

possible Scottish legislation, if considered necessary

during 2008

Designation of Scotland's first coastal and marine national park

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