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What's important

Find out about the key principles to consider when developing a biodiversity project. Discover more about how to respond to the needs of species and habitats and how to stay legal if you are dealing with any that are protected.

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup sleeping on a sandy beach. ŠLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Libary on tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Species

Think about species and their habitats as part of your biodiversity strategy.

Muirburn patterns on a heather covered hill . ŠP&A Macdonald/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Habitats and Networks

Help support the all-important links between habitats, in both urban and rural settings.

Construction work at Westercraigs SNH headquarters in Inverness. ŠLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Libary on tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Large Developments and ECoW

Find out how an Environmental or Ecological Clerk of Works can contribute to large scale building projects.