Re: BBC NEWS | Scotland | Scotland flies high on bird money

Dave P wrote:
"Nick" <n_rw-7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"Birds such as ospreys, sea eagles and red kites make a multi-million
pound
contribution to Scotland's economy every year, according to an RSPB
study."

Much more at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4933810.stm
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Nick in Northallerton


A fraction of what shooting brings in.

Yes, for that limited range of species, but general 'wildlife tourism' - for all types of wild animal, flowers etc., may easily top shooting. Shooting brings in about £17M per year, according to 'The Scotsman' about a year ago, out of an estimated £468M for all tourism (in Scotland).

Cheers,

Phil

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