Green Infrastructure Project Updates

9 July 2021 - You have to journey back to around 1791 to trace the roots of the Forth and Clyde canal extension that links Hamiltonhill and Port Dundas. Then the existence of a thriving Clay Pit proved crucial in sourcing a local lining material for the expanding canal network. Today, however, the hustle and bustle of the industrial Clay Pit has been replaced by the altogether more soothing properties of the Claypits Local Nature Reserve.

15 June 2021 - Six years on from acquiring nature reserve status it is fair to say that outside space has never been better appreciated. The Covid crisis has meant that an escape from being confined to home has had to be a local option, so having good urban greenspace nearby has been increasingly valued.

7 May 2021 - In the modern world good green infrastructure comes with a high dividend. The value of focussing on Nature-based Solutions is widely celebrated as they provide a rich array of multiple benefits.

13 April 2021 - Being outdoors and enjoying nature became increasingly important as lockdowns and travel restrictions bit home and it seems that if we are to be healthier and happier then we will need to live in a greener society.