Invasive Species Week 2022
- Submitted by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 May 2022
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Motion reference: S6M-04297
- Current status: Achieved cross-party support
That the Parliament marks Invasive Species Week, which, in 2022, takes place between 16 and 22 May; considers that Scotland's natural heritage is valued by communities across the country, including in the Aberdeenshire West constituency, and provides a wide range of social, cultural and health benefits; notes the potential threat posed by invasive species, including the reported impact on the iconic red squirrel species due to competition from grey squirrels, and further notes what it sees as the urgent need to restore nature and improve Scotland’s biodiversity, in light of the connected crises of nature and climate.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Maggie Chapman, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Graeme Dey, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Carol Mochan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Mercedes Villalba, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle