Question reference: S5W-33223
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 12 November 2020
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 23 November 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what funding packages are available to businesses that use birds of prey and are involved in what is considered a globally-significant conservation project.
Answer
The Scottish Government is not aware of any globally-significant conservation projects for birds of prey in Scotland. There is no requirement on the Scottish Government to compensate bird keepers for the measures that apply under an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ). Most of these mandatory measures are considered as best practice biosecurity measures, which should be implemented regardless of an AIPZ. The Scottish Government continues to promote and encourage sound biosecurity practices.