- The total area of National Nature Reserves in Scotland is
114,296 ha, and this represents 1.45% of the total land area. (Table 10A2)
84% of Scotland’s water resources are provided by
reservoirs and lochs. (Table
10D1)
Scotland’s total water consumption has increased over
the past five years at a rate of 14.6 megalitres per day per year. (Table 10D2)
In 1996, the majority of oil spills (326) occurred in the
open sea, where it is expected that the oil will disperse naturally without treatment. (Table 10E1)
Seventy-one oil spills in 1996 occurred in ports - these are
usually identified and dealt with promptly, and the offenders are often prosecuted. (Table 10E1)
During 1994, 858,095 tonnes of controlled waste were
collected in Scotland for recycling. Private recycling operation accounted for 88% of the
collection, with public sector recycling operations accounting for the remainder. (Table 10E5)
In 1994, 99,611 tonnes of household waste (the sum of
household, civic amenity and voluntary sector waste) were collected for recycling. (Table 10E5)
The estimated total population of grey seals in Scotland in
1996 was 102,800. (Table 10F2)
The estimated minimum population of common seals in 1996 was
26,638. (Table 10F2)
In Scotland there are some 43,812 listed buildings (as at
June 1998). (Table 10G1)
There are 6,872 scheduled ancient monuments (as at 6 August
1998), and it is currently estimated that the number of monuments which meet scheduling
standards is more than double this figure. (Table 10G1)
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