Applications open for transformational green initiatives in the central belt.
Green projects can bid for a share of £400,000 to enhance woodlands and green infrastructure, boost active travel and encourage community growing.
Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has confirmed the latest phase of Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) funding is now open for bids.
This report is an update of the 2010 Baseline Report in 2011. It is the first of our intended five yearly reviews of the key indicators. These indicators were selected through consultation with data providers and CSGN partners. The suitability of the indicators was reviewed with assistance of this group and subsequently ratified in 2014.
Europe’s largest greenspace initiative, the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN), has just released a visionary book which brings together the views of leading experts from across the globe, to inspire the transformation of central Scotland for future generations.
‘Growing Awareness - How green consciousness can change perceptions and places’ edited by Professor Brian Evans, Head of Urbanism at The Glasgow School of Art (GSA), and Sue Evans, Head of Development at CSGN, focuses on the landscape and physical environment of cities and regions today and in the future.
A 16-year-old Scottish film maker is set to follow in the footsteps of John Muir as he creates a short film on the world renowned environmentalist.
Zeki Basan, from Speyside, is planning to walk all 134 miles of the John Muir Way and make a short film of his experiences to inspire others to make the journey and learn a little bit more about the nature around them.
International speakers included Wayne Hemmingway, Andrew Grant and René Sommer Lindsay
CSGN Forum presentation videos are now online
This week Glasgow played host to a green conference looking at the central role of artists, architects and designers in creating vibrant places for people to live and enjoy.
The sixth annual forum of the CSGN, in partnership with The Glasgow School of Art (GSA), featured contributions from acclaimed designers, architects and artists from across the globe including urban design champion, Wayne Hemingway, international landscape architect, Andrew Grant, and Copenhagen-based architect, René Sommer Lindsay.
SEPA has provided and outline of their SUDS expectations and changes in the light of the revised SUDS Manuals.
Thirty nine green community projects in central Scotland have been awarded over £34,000 funding from the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Community Project Fund to improve their local greenspace.