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Set up in 2009, the Living Water project is creating and managing
wildlife hotspots across Glasgow. The
project initially focussed on 14 habitats selected by Glasgow City Council
but now, after additional funding was obtained from WREN in
2010, we have expanded in to
North Lanarkshire.
The aim is
to help enhance pond habitats for amphibians and a variety of
wildlife that will be attracted to these amazing aquatic
habitats.
Historically, Glasgow is known affectionately as the ‘dear green
place’ which in many respects still remains true today - there
are over
90 parks and formal gardens, and 26 allotment sites within the
region. Rejuvenation and creation of these important habitats is
a priority to counteract the negative impact of the
disappearance of numerous ponds within the UK in the last 50
years.
Community involvement is an important goal within this project
and through volunteering days and training on sites the project
is enthusing local people about ponds and natural environments
which are often taken for granted. Raising awareness, social
inclusion and community participation will be at the heart of
the Living Water project, all of which are key parts of
Froglife’s strategy.
The Glasgow side of the project is funded through the Heritage Lottery Fund, Biffaward, Glasgow Landfill Communities Fund and works in
partnership with Glasgow City Council who is the landowner of
all the project sites.
The Living Water project works with the
Clyde
Amphibian and Reptile Group, who promote the conservation of
amphibians and reptiles, and undertake surveys in the Clyde area
of Scotland.
Project Officer Eilidh Spence: 0141 339 0737 or
eilidh.spence@froglife.org.
Find out
where the project is
working.
Get involved:
Living Water events
and volunteering.
Project
aims.
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