" I love Scotland's nature because it feels like home. The land, the seas, the animals, insects, plants, fungi, everything. It wouldn't be home without them. It's heart-breaking that some of our most-loved species, who have survived for thousands of years here, are now threatened or at risk of extinction. We have a responsibility to protect and restore Scotland's nature, now and forever. "

Andrew

Lothian

" Today's children will be here long after most of us are gone. I want them to live in world where nature and people are thriving and the effects of climate change are as minimal as possible. In Scotland there is huge potential to restore our depleted natural environment. It's our responsibility, and that of the governments we elect, to make this happen. "

Miriam

Edinburgh

" Being out in nature reminds me how small I am and how consequential my actions, and the actions of every other person on earth, are. It reminds me that nature needs positive action and that it is incumbent on us all, and especially our elected politicians, to do everything to restore nature for ourselves and for future generations. "

Deborah

Perth and Kinross

Declare your love for nature!

Tell Scotland’s leaders nature matters to you.

Scotland's people love Scotland's nature - it's part of who we are.

Not only does it bring us joy - the benefits to our health and wellbeing are being recognised more and more. But more crucially it sustains our very existence. Without pollinators like bees, and soils that are full of life, we can’t produce enough food.

Nature is also the first line of defence against climate change. Healthy ecosystems will help protect us from the changes that are already happening to our climate.

So, if you love and value nature, shout it out loud. Loud enough for our leaders to hear it. Because Scotland’s nature is struggling and desperately needs our help.

Scotland’s newly published Natural Environment Bill must be a turning point for nature. Its importance can’t be overstated - it’s critical that strong and meaningful targets for nature recovery are set so that future Scottish governments are held to account.

MSPs from all political parties will have a say on the bill. We need them to know how much nature matters to Scotland’s people.

Tell our leaders why you love Scotland’s nature, and why you want it to be a priority.

Anything goes – a personal experience, a story from your local area, or a fact about why we need to help nature recover.

We’ll give a book of messages to every MSP in Scotland.

Your message: