As part of the development of the Bioregional Financing Facility, we have been drawing together a lot of data with which to develop a Framework For Action For The Tay Bioregion.

Regenerating the Tay Bioregion: A Framework for Action (2025–2045) presents the first comprehensive bioregional strategy for ecological and cultural renewal within the Tay River System of Scotland. The Framework recognises this bioregion as an interconnected living system—spanning land, water, biotic and human communities—and aims to guide the transition from extractive, fragmented practices to regenerative, place-based stewardship.

It is offered as a living framework – dynamic, evolving, and responsive to new knowledge and changing conditions. Its purpose is to act as a guide to the ecological and cultural regeneration of the Bioregion, ensuring that human prosperity aligns with the natural systems that sustain life. The framework outlines strategies to restore ecosystems, strengthen local economies, and build community resilience – so that every action contributes to the long-term health and integrity of the Tay Bioregion.

The first part of this document (Part 1 of 3) shared here, provides the foundational knowledge for understanding the Tay Bioregion and assessing its current ecological and human health. Parts 2 and 3, to follow, will address strategic opportunities and governance and financing mechanisms for regeneration.

Many people who live and work in the Bioregion have contributed to this preliminary version. As the framework is developed, we look forward to weaving in the experience and expertise of many more.

Part 1: Learn About The Tay Bioregion &  Assessment of the Health of the Tay Bioregion in 2025
DRAFT, DECEMBER 2025

Executive Summary

Foreword & Introduction

Learn About The Tay Bioregion

Assessment of the Health of the Tay Bioregion

You can also read the full document here.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this. We are now seeking feedback on this first part of the Framework, especially projects and organisations who we can add to the SPOTLIGHT series exemplifying regenerative initiatives underway.

We really appreciate thoughtful, respectful feedback.

Please email bioregioningtayside@gmail.com if you would like to input into developing this draft.