Explore our position on a range of issues from deer management to developments on wild land.
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
Trust response to Scottish Government's Draft Energy Strategy
Published: 13 Apr 2023
Trust response to Scottish Government's Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan
Community benefits from investment in natural capital - paper
Published: 28 Mar 2023
Trust shares views in response to Community Land Scotland's 'Community benefits from investment in natural capital' discussion paper
SE LINK Hilltracks group letter to Planning Minister & Chief Planner
Published: 27 Feb 2023
SE LINK Hilltracks campaign group has written to the Planning Minister and Chief Planner regarding Government commitment in 2019 to undertake a review of hilltracks as a Permitted Development Right
Trust proposal for a Carbon Emissions Land Tax
Published: 3 Jan 2023
Find out why the Trust thinks it's time for a Carbon Emissions Land Tax