Species Action Plan for the Scottish Crossbill Loxia scotica In Europe
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NB: A UK species action plan already exists for the Scottish Crossbill in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. This document aims to put this information into a European framework. Reviews This action plan should be reviewed and updated every four years. An emergency review will be undertaken if sudden major environmental changes, liable to affect the population, occur within the species' range. Should research suggest that Scottish Crossbill is not of specific status, an immediate review meeting should be held.
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