Purpose

This knowledge builder provides background information on the importance of minerals to Scotland as an economic resource and their spatial planning implications.

Benefits

An awareness of the economic significance of minerals and the mineral planning regime is a prerequisite for public policy makers and decision takers in Scotland. Similarly, planning students, consultants and private sector investors and mining companies will benefit by being informed by the issues raised in this module.

Related Solutions

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

A knowledge builder which provides an overview of the importance to Scotland of minerals – its context and background, relevance to planners, and links to pertinent websites. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

10 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10.00 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)