01383nas a2200169   4500008004100000020003400041022001400075245005000089210004600139260003600185300001100221490000700232520087100239653001901110100002301129856006101152       1979                        eng d  adoi:10.1017/S0269727000012604  a0269-727000aThe natural environment of the Outer Hebrides0 anatural environment of the Outer Hebrides  bCambridge University Presscdec  a3–190 v773 a<p>The historical review of scientific work done in the Outer Hebrides precedes a scientific profile of the archipelago including geographical, geological, botanical, zoological and resource outlines. Effects of the use of natural resources by man on the natural environment are discussed. Management of land and water for the purposes of nature conservation are given by descriptions of the Loch Druidibeg and Monach Islands National Nature Reserves and other Sites of Special Scientific Interest. These exemplify existing case studies and procedures in nature conservation conducted by the Nature Conservancy Council and others. In conclusion, the Outer Hebrides are set in the context of the National Planning Guidelines of the Scottish Development Department which show resources of &lsquo;national&rsquo; importance in agriculture and nature conservation.</p>
10aOuter Hebrides1 aBoyd, John, Morton  uhttp://journals.cambridge.org/abstract_S0269727000012604