Investing in Land for Natural Capital: the Scottish Experience

Colin T. Reid

Investing in Land for Natural Capital: the Scottish Experience

Colin T. Reid (Lead / Corresponding author)

Dundee Law School

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Abstract

An examination of the policy in Scotland supporting investment in natural capital, particularly under the Woodland Carbon and Peatland Codes. In particular, there is consideration of the legal mechanisms currently being used to secure the long-term management of the land to meet the requirements of such projects and the challenges involved.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3-8
Number of pages	6
Journal	Environmental Law and Management
Volume	33
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 6 Jul 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 15 Life on Land
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Natural capital
Scotland
Carbon credits
Peatland restoration
Woodlands
Green investment
Climate change
Land law

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Investing in Land for Natural Capital: the Scottish Experience

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