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Chapter 1: The added value and benefits of a Coastal and Marine National Park
Views are invited on the potential benefits a Coastal and Marine National Park could bring:
- How could a Coastal and Marine National Park help communities develop in a more sustainable way and meet community aspirations?
- What problems could a Coastal and Marine National Park address?
- Are there any other examples of benefits that a Park could bring?
Chapter 2: Selecting the Location of Scotland's First Coastal and Marine National Park
Comments on whether the final selection should be based on these factors are invited, including how accessibility can best be considered.
Are there other factors that should also be considered when selecting the location? Consultees are invited to rank the proposed criteria in order of preference.
Which area do you consider to be the strongest candidate as a Coastal and Marine National Park?
In particular do consultees agree that:
The strongest all round case can be made for Argyll Islands and Coast area and Ardnamurchan, Small Isles and South Sky Coast area? A combination of these two areas would also be a strong candidate?
Any other views on the areas outlined or other areas not identified are also invited.
What criteria would you use to set the landward and seaward boundaries of the Park?
Chapter 3: Functions, Powers and Governance
The Park Plan
What functions and powers would you wish a Park to have?
Relationships with Town and Country Planning
Do you consider that planning control for the land component should remain with the local authority or should it be transferred to the Park Authority?
Conservation and Recreation Management
Comments are invited on the potential functions of a Coastal and Marine National Park relating to conservation and recreation management.
Do you think that the potential for zoning to form an element of the development and implementation of the Plan is sufficient or should other site-based protection measures be considered?
Ministers seek consultees' views on whether the Park Authority should be given a last resort 'stop' power.
Comments on these issues are invited.
Relationships with Inshore Fisheries Management
Comments on this approach are invited.
How can Inshore Fisheries Groups work with the Park Authority?
Relationships with Aquaculture
Do you agree with the proposed approach (option e) to managing aquaculture?
Selecting the right model for the National Park Authority
Which approach do you prefer for the National Park Authority and why.
Comments are also invited on the option of a phased approach that provides for review at a later date.
Do you think the existing powers and functions provided in the Act are sufficient for a Coastal and Marine National Park Authority?
Governance
Are the principles for establishing the Park Board the right ones for ensuring local and national views are taken into account, including the views of those using the area but who do not live there?
Do you have any other views on the Board and governance of the National Park Authority?
Financial Implications
Comments are invited on the running costs and financial implications of a Coastal and Marine National Park.
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