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Motion · S6M-00428 · 17 Jun 2021

Capercaillie Population Dips Below 1,000

Lodged by Ariane Burgess (Scottish Green Party) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with concern recent reports of a sharp decline in Scotland’s capercaillie population; understands that Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) has said it will not reach its target of increasing the population of the bird to 1,200; recognises that the CNPA recently estimated that there are currently around 700 of the species in the park; acknowledges that a fuller picture of the population will be available in the winter; further notes that the CNPA believes that a loss of habitat and disturbance by humans has contributed to the population decline; believes that the plight of the capercaillie is part of a wider ongoing nature emergency, and urges the Scottish Government to take swift action to tackle the decline of this iconic Highland species.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.