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\nAs Scottish Natural Heritage publishes the independent analysis of the public consultation on its wild land map, the John Muir Trust hailed the findings as further evidence of strong public support for the protection of Scotland\u2019s wild land.<\/p>\n
A total of 410 submissions were received, with 300 supporting the wild land map, including Walkhighlands. As a comparison, there were 472 responses in total on alcohol minimum pricing; 139 responses on reducing the drink driving limit; and 56 responses on the abolition of corroboration. <\/p>\n
An analysis of the responses carried out by two independent organisations, Craigforth Consultants and Planning Aid Scotland, has now been published. Its key findings are:
\n73% \u201cgenerally support\u201d the wild land map
\n21% \u201coppose or raise substantial concerns\u201d about the map
\n7% are \u201cunclear or have no view\u201d.<\/p>\n
A further breakdown of the data reveals that
\n86% of individuals responding support the map, while 12% oppose it
\n72% of third sector organisations support the map, while 17% oppose it
\n53% of local authorities support the map, while 20% oppose it.<\/p>\n
Although energy companies opposed the map, non-energy businesses, especially those in tourism – the largest sector of the Highland economy – were in favour. <\/p>\n
Stuart Brooks, chief executive of the John Muir Trust said: \u201cThe scale of public support for the wild land map shows that people care passionately about wild land and want to see it better protected. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe energy companies who demanded this consultation now have to accept their views are in the minority. In fact, there were more submissions calling for the wild land map to be extended rather than reduced.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe sensible, middle way forward now is for the Scottish Government to accept the wild land map as it is, and incorporate it into the new National Planning Framework and planning policies now under discussion. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe adoption of this map and a commitment to protect our wild places for future generations would be an achievement of which the Scottish Government could be proud.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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