Green Infrastructure Project Update - Green evolution 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. 13 Apr, 2021
Green Infrastructure Project Update - A green recovery 5 March 2021 - In our latest guest blog Robbie Forde of Urban Roots provides an update on a project which empowers local people to make lifestyle changes that are beneficial for them, their community and the environment. Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure Fund Phase 1 Project Updates Progress updates on projects funded through Phase 1 of the Green Infrastructure Fund. Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure Project Update - Halfway Community Park's lofty ambitions 30 October 2020 - The clue is in the name. Halfway Community Park is for the people of Moss Heights. Southside Housing Association may have overseen the transformation of this site, but their fervent aim is that the local community will increasingly lead developments here. Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure Project Update - 10,000 Raingardens for Scotland 11 April 2019 - The 10,000 Raingardens for Scotland project aims to establish raingardens as a standard method of dealing with surface water management, flood alleviation and greenspace creation within Scotland. Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure Project Update - A market leader 17 January 2020 - The Broomhouse area was built between 1947 and 1950 and lies in the south west of the city. You may well have spied it from the tram or train; it occupies a spot north of the line at Saughton. Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure Project Update - A Paisley pattern emerges 19 June 2019 - Froglife is a national nature conservation organisation with a mission to help reptile and amphibian species and their habitats. Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure Project Update - Forest college - for learners and leaders 12 June 2019 - Since successfully bidding for Green Infrastructure Community Engagement Funds the Forest College here has been leading the way in providing lifelong learning outdoors. Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure Project Update - Garnock's well-connected 19 March 2019 - Something very special is happening around the River Garnock. Garnock Connections is a suite of 25 projects that will restore a network of wildlife habitats and historic sites across the landscape, as well as encourage local people to become involved through a range of hands-on opportunities. Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure Project Update - An urban gem in Toryglen 7 February 2019 - The saying ‘Mighty oaks from little acorns grow’ could easily capture the growing ambitions of Urban Roots. It was back in 2004 that Toryglen Gardening Club was founded by three local residents. Soon they were working with community groups and schools on popular gardening projects; by 2009 an application to the Climate Challenge Fund was successful, and by then Urban Roots was born. They haven’t looked back since. Green Infrastructure
Help prevent wildfires We are advising people enjoying the great outdoors on our National Nature Reserves to be aware of the risk of fire. News - 16 April
Funding community marine surveys A new fund to help communities monitor Scotland's seabed and coastlines. News - 24 March
Bird disturbance on nature reserve Visitors are being urged to make sure they don't disturb wildlife when visiting Muir of Dinnet NNR. News - 1 April
How do adders hibernate? Reptiles can't regulate their own body temperature - so how do these cold-blooded creatures survive winter? Blog - 08 April
Funding for national nature reserves Investment in nature reserves and rangers in preparation for visitors this summer. News - 24 March
