Sustaining the Visitor Economy and Environment in the Isles of Scilly

This is the final version.This report summarises the key findings of a short project that took place from January to March 2021. The project examined ways to foster positive synergies between the visitor economy and the natural environment, and to generate additional support for protecting and restoring nature in the Isles of Scilly. The project identified the following ideas as worthy of further development: – A Scilly Pledge to raise awareness and appreciation of Scilly’s environment and culture, encouraging responsible behaviours. – A baseline assessment and monitoring programme to understand the changing ‘State of Nature’ in Scilly. – Raising charitable donations from visitors to help maintain Scilly’s natural environment including promotion of the Friends of Scilly Wildlife Scheme.UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund