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Supporting nature s recovery can create 7,000 jobs, say environment charities

Environmental charities have said that restoring Scotland’s peatlands could create jobs (Siobhan Fraser/WWF Scotland/PA) Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Leading environmental charities have said that backing their plan for nature’s recovery could create up to 7,000 new jobs in Scotland. RSPB Scotland, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and WWF Scotland are calling for greater investment in nature-based jobs and skills – and said it could contribute to Scotland’s economic recovery from Covid-19.

Act now and create 7000 new Scottish jobs by a nature recovery plan, say groups coalition

Act now and create 7000 new Scottish jobs by a nature recovery plan, say groups coalition A PLAN for nature s recovery in Scotland could create up to 7,000 new jobs, contributing to Scotland s economic recovery from Covid-19, new research has said. RSPB Scotland, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and WWF Scotland are calling for greater investment in nature-based jobs and skills – and said it would create jobs, boost local economies and improve public health while protecting the planet. They sayt hat strong investment in green intitiatives could, over time, create upwards of 4,000 jobs across peatland restoration; native woodland expansion, restoration and management; deer control; delivery of a Scottish Nature Network and a farming advisory service. A further 3,000 jobs could be supported indirectly.

Investing in nature s recovery could create thousands of jobs

Deer stalkers, farm advisors and peatland workers among Tayside and Fife green recovery jobs

© Supplied by RSPB Scotland RSPB senior policy officer Isobel Mercer. Hundreds of nature jobs could be created in Tayside and Fife as part of a “green recovery” from Covid-19, say wildlife groups. A coalition of leading charities have said their plans for more deer stalkers, farm advisers and peatland workers could help rebuild the local economy after the pandemic. RSPB Scotland, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and WWF Scotland, claim 7,000 jobs could be created across Scotland. Research conducted by environmental economist Matt Rayment suggests a total 4,000 direct posts could come from peatland restoration, native woodland expansion, deer control and expanding the Scottish Government’s existing Farm Advisory Service.

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