Many countries around the world have begun to adopt zonation systems as a strategic framework to guide their approach to the conservation, enhancement, understanding and use of the natural heritage. The natural heritage zonation approach adopted by NatureScot is intended to provide a logical framework, reflecting the diversity of Scotland's natural heritage, within which NatureScot can clearly and simply plan and execute its work. The zones are not, therefore, intended as a classification of the natural heritage but, rather as an operational tool which is founded in the natural heritage.
Further details: https://www.nature.scot/about-naturescot/our-work/natural-heritage-futures
