This table shows the regional priorities relevant to the region you have selected.
Each regional priority has a unique code (column one) which will help you to identify your selected priorities when completing your Statement of Intent/Proposal.
The detailed description (column two) has been provided to help you understand the implications and outcomes being sought by each priority.
The package numbers (column three) will help you to cross reference those relevant packages to the regional priority you have selected, with the full list of packages detailed on the right hand side of the page.
Priority Code | Adaptations to Mitigate Climate Change Priorities | Relevant Packages |
ARG21 | Improved carbon sequestration, through conservation of soil organic matter, e.g. through organic conversion or maintenance, and, expansion of woodlands (in preferred areas identified in regional Indicative Forestry Strategies or Woodland Strategies) where such contribute towards meeting targets in Scotland's Climate Change Programme. Particularly proposals that: - specifically aim to improve soil conservation in areas where current land use results in net loss of soil organic matter
- restore degraded peatlands and maintenance of those in good condition
- expand native woodlands in preferred areas identified in the Argyll and Bute Indicative Forestry Strategy and in local Forest Habitat Networks (particularly those developed using ecological network modelling e.g. Argyll islands and Loch Lomond and Trossachs Forest and Woodland Framework) where such woodland expansion contributes towards meeting targets in Scotland's Climate Change Programme
- involve the conversion to or maintenance of organic production methods according to the industry best practice standards.
| 31 |
ARG22 | Reduced emissions of greenhouse gases from land based operations, through use of 'green' technologies, appropriate management practices (e.g. organic conversion or organic maintenance, targeted fertiliser applications) and minimising emissions from every stage in the supply chain. Particularly proposals that: 1. greater waste minimisation in product design, packaging and end usage, and using materials capable of recycling or re-use 2. Reducing the need to travel by securing the viability of local services; promoting the development of local markets, e.g. for local food and timber 3. Promoting the use of alternative, sustainable, non-polluting technologies such as electric and solar powered modes of transport - involve on-site organic material composting for income that benefits other parts of the business
- contribute to the viability of a shared Biogas/Biomass energy generating plant in Argyll
- involve the conversion to or maintenance of organic production methods according to the industry best practice standards.
| 33 & 34 |
ARG23 | Improved carbon sinks, through an increase in the use of low impact silvicultural systems within existing woodlands, and promotion of peat bog and woodland regeneration/restoration, particularly in areas where they have greatest benefit for long-term carbon storage. Particularly proposals that: - restructure even-aged forests through Forest Plans which seek to introduce low impact silvicultural systems
- protect existing and, where feasible, restore degraded peat bogs.
| 31 |
ARG24 | An efficient and reliable woodfuel supply chain, through the development and sustainable management of short rotation coppice, short rotation forestry, biomass and bio-fuel crops and other renewable energy projects on appropriate sites. Particularly proposals that: - manage existing woodlands for increased woodfuel production and recovery
- contribute to the establishment of sustainable woodfuel supply chains across Argyll.
| 31 & 33 |