Green Action Trust

📢 We're hiring   We're looking for a Programme Manager to join our team. This role will be key to leading the delivery of the Central Scotland Green Network, one of the most ambitious green infrastructure programmes in Europe.    If you want to make a difference to Scotland's #environment, we want to hear from you. Find out more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/emYDG8yN   #recruitment #environmentaljobs #greenjobs

Starting the week on a positive note - for the first time in 150 years, salmon have been seen upstream in the Levern Water! This is the result of a project to remove the Crossmill Weir in 2023, which was the last remaining barrier to migratory fish on the Levern Water. Removing the weir opened up an additional 4km stretch of river for salmon to spawn, and we’re delighted to see their return, which will also encourage greater diversity in the local ecosystem. This project was delivered in partnership with East Renfrewshire Council and Scottish Environment Protection Agency, with support from the local community and the THE CLYDE RIVER FOUNDATION, and you can read more about it: https://lnkd.in/gi5wm4Mi Funding was provided by SEPA's Water Environment Fund and the European Open Rivers Programme, and work was carried out by AmcoGiffen.

📢Have your say We’re working with CERT - Clackmannanshire Economic Regeneration Trust - to develop plans for Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Nature Reserve. Gartmorn Dam is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Local Nature Reserve and a great place for both people and wildlife to convene in beautiful surroundings. We are surveying local residents and visitors to help us better understand how people feel about its current offering, and inform any changes that could take place on site. If that’s you, you have until 31st March to give us your thoughts. You find the survey and more information about this project here: https://lnkd.in/e9gPJWkn

Thank you to everyone who joined Pauline and Karen yesterday Dundee Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science (under the auspices of UNESCO)! It was great to have so many people in attendance to hear about our work to improve Scotland’s environments for people and for nature.

Interested in hearing more about the benefits that placemaking and community wealth building can bring to designing and delivering blue-green infrastructure? Green Action Trust's Pauline Silverman and Karen Sutherland will be presenting at the Dundee Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science (under the auspices of UNESCO) tomorrow. More details on the seminar and how to join can be found below 👇 #placemaking #communitywealthbuilding #bluegreeninfrastructure

Halting and reversing biodiversity decline is essential for the long-term health of people and nature. This Q&A with our own Louisa Maddison shows how enhancing habitats in accessible greenspace can benefit local wildlife, while improving people's connection to nature.

There are currently lots of exciting developments taking place in Easterhouse, Glasgow. Recently, we were delighted to host a workshop that brought together many of the different organisations working in the area to encourage collaboration and cohesion. The workshop was the first step in an exciting journey, and brought to light opportunities to work together to develop green infrastructure that will benefit the local community, boost biodiversity and improve connectivity to the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Watch this space!

This greenspace enhancement project delivered major access improvements and biodiversity gain to the local community. It was a pleasure to be a part of it.

Work has started in Grangemouth to boost Rannoch Park's climate resilience and increase biodiversity, whilst making it a more welcoming and enjoyable space for the local community. Works are due to be completed in spring, so watch this space!

A great new report providing necessary data to help identify wetland Nature Networks in the Glasgow City Region and reverse habitat loss.