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Caithness
Biodiversity Objectives
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To ensure that all habitats are
managed in a way that takes account of their wildlife interests.
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To ensure that future development
plans and proposals take account of local biodiversity.
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To promote projects and
initiatives that help maintain or restore biodiversity towards natural
levels.
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To develop quality education at
all levels, to raise awareness of the biodiversity of Caithness amongst
local people, visitors, funding organisations and policy makers.
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To reduce perceived or real
conflicts between biodiversity and people, by increasing community
involvement and local action for biodiversity.
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To improve access to information
about important habitats and species, and their management
requirements, and enable interested residents to improve their
specialist knowledge and understanding.
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To secure additional support for
biodiversity and related projects, and help publicise existing sources
of funding and advice.
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To establish a mechanism to help
individuals, community groups and partners deliver the Caithness
Biodiversity Action Plan, monitor progress and share information on
biodiversity matters.
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