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International academics gather to discuss Scottish land reform in a global context

International academics gather to discuss Scottish land reform in a global context

Land reform experts in attendance (c) James Hutton Institute
“The workshop will develop a rich discourse regarding how Scotland compares and contrasts with processes of land reform across the world”
Land reform experts in attendance (c) James Hutton Institute

Allocation of land rights and struggles for access to land and natural resources are common worldwide. The rise of land reform on the political agenda following Scottish devolution in 1999 is commonly attributed to the relatively unregulated nature of Scottish land sales, and the concentration of private land ownership, with implications for sustainable rural development.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute