Torino’s vision – green and bold 2 March 2021 - This is a city that looks forward as well as over its shoulder, and good green infrastructure and pollinator-friendly projects are very much in vogue in Piedmont. 02 Mar, 2021
SURF, but not as we know it 2 December 2020 - As I settled down one dark evening last week I flicked through a host of social media updates. One of them quickly caught my eye. It was the news that Fernbrae Meadows had been shortlisted for a SURF Award. 02 Dec, 2020
The Cities They Are A-Changin’ 2 December 2020 - Climate change, rising sea levels, increased flooding episodes, it’s a litany of challenges... 02 Dec, 2020
From grey to green: how green infrastructure is changing our towns and cities 19 November 2020 - We’re a nature reserve and we’re a 45 minute walk from Sauchiehall Street. You couldn’t get closer to the city but here you are in a nature reserve and it’s quiet. 19 Nov, 2020
From urban grey to urban green 23 September 2020 - It is doubtful if, in the wake of the Covid pandemic, that cities will ever be quite the same again. 23 Sep, 2020
Green infrastructure and the cycling revolution 2 September 2020 - Early on in the Covid-19 crisis cycling enjoyed a global boom. The ‘stay local’ message, and restrictions on travel, gradually tempted many people back onto their bikes. 02 Sep, 2020
The scores are in! 18 August 2020 - A simple illustration highlighting the value of local green spaces 18 Aug, 2020
Native oyster restoration advice New guidance published today provides advice to reintroduce native oysters to areas where they have become extinct in Scotland. News - 15 May
SISI explained This blog features the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative, the largest invasive non-native species control project in Britain. Blog - 20 May
Green Health Week Funding for unique environmental projects designed by young people for young people has been announced by NatureScot. News - 14 May
Read all about it Peatland ACTION has recently unveiled new interpretation panels at four peatland restoration sites across Scotland. Blog - 17 May
'Wader Week' gets underway Bird conservationists are highlighting the perilous position of Scotland’s wading birds and urging the public to help. News - 06 May
May blossoming Reserve officer Daryl tells us some of the highs and lows of the job on Forvie NNR. Blog - 12 May