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Status of UKBAP Species & Habitats in Scotland: 2005
Status of UKBAP Species  Based on 209 UKBAP priority species in Scotland | Status of UKBAP Habitats  Based on 40 UKBAP priority habitats in Scotland |
Count |
| Number of Species | Number of Habitats |
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Increasing | 11 | 5 |
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Stable | 56 | 8 |
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Declining (slowing) | 18 | 12 |
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Fluctuating (probably declining) | 3 | 1 |
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Declining (continuing/accelerating) | 11 | 0 |
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No clear trend | 17 | 3 |
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Lost (pre BAP publication) | 3 | 0 |
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Unknown | 90 | 11 |
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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life. The conservation and enhancement of our rich and varied natural heritage of plants and animals, habitats and ecosystems, is essential to the quality of our lives and for a sustainable future.
In 1992, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity recognised the need to protect biodiversity. The UK was one of the 150 countries to sign up to the convention, and the UK Biodiversity Action Plan ( UKBAP) was published to develop strategies to protect biological diversity. 3 The Scottish Biodiversity Forum is responsible for implementing the objectives of the UKBAP in Scotland. 4
Between 1995 and 1999, action plans were developed for 45 habitats and 391 species in the UK. Of these, 41 UKBAP priority habitats and 261 species either occur in, or have recently been lost from Scotland. By 2005, 32% of the species considered 2 were stable or increasing, while 14% were in decline. Figures for habitats indicate that 33% of those considered 2 were stable or increasing, while 30% were in decline.
Source: DEFRA/ Joint Nature Conservation Committee
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