Explore our position on a range of issues from deer management to developments on wild land.
Our position on fish farming in Scotland
Published: 22 Dec 2023
This document outlines our position on salmon farming in Scotland, the problem as we see it, and the policy solutions we think are needed.
Tackling the Nature Emergency Consultation
Published: 4 Dec 2023
The Trust has responded to the Scottish Government's Nature Emergency Consultation
Human right to a healthy environment
Published: 26 Sep 2023
Trust responds to Scottish Government consultation on right to a healthy environment
Wind farm FAQs
Published: 29 Aug 2023
FAQs about onshore wind farms and renewable energy
Supporters of the Carbon Emissions Land Tax
Published: 9 Aug 2023
Join our supporters in calling for a Carbon Emissions Land Tax
Our position on carbon offsetting
Published: 1 Aug 2023
This document outlines the Trust's position on carbon offsetting in the UK.
Our position on renewables
Published: 1 Aug 2023
This document outlines the Trust's position on renewable energy development in the UK.
Trust response to new National Park appraisal framework
Published: 1 Aug 2023
The Scottish Government has been consulting on an appraisal for a new National Park in Scotland.
Shared Rural Network - telecoms mast position statement
Published: 2 Jun 2023
A position on the UK Government's Shared Rural Network programme
Trust response to 'Future Grant Support for Forestry' consultation
Published: 17 May 2023
The John Muir Trust worked closely with member organisations of Scottish Environment LINK’s Woodland Group to respond to Scottish Forestry’s Future Grant Support for Forestry consultation in addition to providing our own response.
Trust response to Community Wealth Building proposals
Published: 9 May 2023
Trust has responded to Scottish Government's consultation on its Community Wealth Building proposals
A briefing from the SE LINK Hilltracks group - April 2023
Published: 28 Apr 2023
Briefing provides background and an update on the review of hilltracks as a permitted development in Scotland