A consultation has been launched on the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.

The draft guidance contains best practices for land owners and land managers when they take decisions that impact on their local community.

Land Reform Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said the document "promotes fairness about decision-making, helping ensure positive engagement is the norm – with communities informed and involved in the decisions that have the greatest impact on their lives".

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She said: "Rural and urban land is one of Scotland's most fundamental and prized assets, therefore decisions on ownership, management and use of land and buildings can have wide-reaching effects for communities."

"Collaboration is a principle at the very heart of the Scottish Government's approach to land reform. While many land owners and managers are already working with communities for their mutual benefit, the guidance seeks to encourage further co-operation.

"We have worked hard with partners across the private, community, third and public sectors to produce this consultation and I invite all who have a view on engaging communities in decisions about land to respond and contribute to the development of this guidance."

To view the consultation, visit here.

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