DOCSLIB.ORG

South Lanarkshire Biodiversity Strategy 2018-2022

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
South Lanarkshire Biodiversity Strategy 2018-2022 South Lanarkshire Biodiversity Strategy 2018 – 2022 Contents Foreword Signatories Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Strategic framework Chapter 3: Our ecosystems and challenges Chapter 4: Freshwater Chapter 5: Lowland and farmland Chapter 6: Peatland Chapter 7: Upland Chapter 8: Urban Chapter 9: Woodland Chapter 10: Monitoring Appendix 1: Our strategic outcomes Appendix 2: Acronyms Appendix 3: Glossary Front page photos: Roe deer © Round-leaved sundew and sphagnum (photo: Erik Paterson) Foreword This is the third Biodiversity Strategy for South Lanarkshire. It builds on the extensive work that has taken place with partners and communities across the area in the twenty years since the South Lanarkshire Biodiversity Partnership was established in 1997. The Strategy sets out how the Partnership will ensure the delivery of the 2020 Challenge for Scotland’s Biodiversity. The national strategy articulates Scotland’s response to achieving the Aichi Targets and the European’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2020. People depend upon biodiversity. This is not a new concept; the landscapes that we value so highly in Scotland and that attract visitors from all over the world have been shaped by the way our ancestors used the world around them. Today we depend as much as ever upon biodiversity for key “services” such as the provision of food, timber and clean water. There are also many living systems that are less visible; for example, the thousands of tiny organisms and processes that form and maintain our vital woodland and agricultural soils. The role that the outdoors has to play in our physical and mental health and wellbeing is becoming increasingly understood and valued. Healthy biodiversity is central to ensuring a sustainable quality of life for our children and grandchildren. I would like to thank our partners from across the public, private and community sectors for their continued enthusiasm, commitment and endeavours to secure vibrant, varied and sustainable biodiversity in our area. I look forward to continuing to work with you all as we take forward this new strategy and we all reap the rewards of a healthy environment. John Ross Leader of the Council South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire Biodiversity Strategy 2018 – 2022 Signatories The South Lanarkshire Biodiversity Partnership is committed to conserving and enhancing biodiversity. The undersigned organisations agree to deliver the aims, objectives and actions outlined in this Biodiversity Strategy. Emilie Wadsworth Toby Wilson Biodiversity and Heritage Officer, Senior Conservation Officer, Central Scotland Green Network Trust RSPB Scotland Keith Wishart Conservator Central Scotland, Forestry Commission Scotland Lyndsey Kinnes Paul Kirkland Ally Corbett Operations Manager, Strathclyde and Director, Butterfly Conservation Development Officer, GCV Green Ayrshire, Scottish Natural Heritage Scotland Network Partnership John Ross Leader of the Council, Fiona Murdoch South Lanarkshire Chair, Hamilton Natural History Society Chapter 1: Introduction In South Lanarkshire, the main environmental pressures having an adverse effect on biodiversity include invasive non-native species, fragmentation of habitats affecting connectivity of systems and the inappropriate location of urban development or development that is insensitive to the local natural environment. Arguably, the greatest potential pressure on ecosystem function is climate change, with habitat fragmentation restricting the movement of species in response to this. Society and biodiversity are interdependent. Sustainable development, therefore, requires the protection of biodiversity in order to occur. Langlands Moss Local Nature Reserve Taking an integrated approach to conservation (photo: Alan Bannister) through the ecosystem approach may help to take forward sustainable development and Biodiversity, short for biological diversity, is sustainable use of resources. This would help to the variety of life which inhabits planet Earth. protect biodiversity and mitigate the harmful It is every species of plant, animal, fungus effects of climate change and pollution, as and microbe, their genetic variation and the well as assisting with climate adaptation. The habitats upon which all living things depend. It biodiversity and environment of South Lanarkshire encompasses the whole of the natural world, not is a valuable asset, providing the basis for just the rare or endangered and includes people. services which are of direct benefit to our economy and communities. Biodiversity is a key component of life. It provides us with all the services we need to survive, including water, food, shelter and medicine. It provides employment, recreational, leisure and learning opportunities and helps us to both mitigate and adapt to climatic change. It reinforces a sense of place and our cultural identity. South Lanarkshire The natural environment is an asset which can contribute to the economic growth of South Lanarkshire if it is managed and used in a sustainable manner. Many of our growth sectors, such as tourism and food production rely on the provision of ecosystem services from a high quality natural environment. There are many other The South Lanarkshire Biodiversity less tangible ways in which nature sustains us, Partnership contributing to our health, wellbeing, enjoyment, The South Lanarkshire Biodiversity Partnership sense of place and cultural identity. We have a duty (SLBP) was formed in 1997; we were one of the first to ensure that biodiversity is conserved, maintained areas in Scotland to develop a Partnership. The and indeed improved for future generations. work of the group is based on five broad aims: The distribution and diversity of the ecological Co-ordinate biodiversity related activity and resources within South Lanarkshire is influenced by identify gaps in delivery. the variety in the geography and topography of Bring together expertise and resources, the area. There are a series of distinct landscape enabling innovation and project delivery. character areas, each with varied and valuable Create links between sectors and bring biodiversity assets. Some of these assets are together those working on the ground with internationally important, with others of national policy and decision makers. or local significance. Although the area is mainly agricultural land, there are pockets of natural Create new partnerships and explore new and semi natural habitats, including ancient opportunities. woodland, peatland and upland moorland. Raise awareness and promote biodiversity. South Lanarkshire Biodiversity Strategy 2018 – 2022 The Partnership is a sub-group of the South Statutory assessments Lanarkshire Sustainability Partnership which The Biodiversity Strategy has been assessed reports to the Community Planning Partnership in terms of the Environmental Assessment and Partnership Board within South Lanarkshire. (Scotland) Act, 2005 to determine potential Membership of the Partnership includes: environmental impacts. A Strategic Environmental Butterfly Conservation Scotland Assessment (SEA) has been carried out Central Scotland Green Network Trust alongside the development of both the Strategy and the Council’s Biodiversity Duty Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership Implementation Plan. These documents along Clyde River Foundation with their SEA Environmental Report have been Forestry Commission Scotland subject to public consultation. Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network An Equalities Impact Assessment has been Hamilton Natural History Society carried out for the Strategy. This complies with North Lanarkshire Council the duties set out in the Equalities Act, 2010, in Royal Society for the Protection of Birds relation to age, disability, gender reassignment, Scottish Environment Protection Agency race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity (and Scottish Natural Heritage marriage). Scottish Wildlife Trust South Lanarkshire Council Structure of the strategy In Chapter two we set out the strategic framework in which the Biodiversity Strategy fits, our strategic approach and we identify our vision. In Chapter three we set out the six key ecosystems which will be the focus of the Strategy.We also identify five cross-cutting themes which are relevant to all ecosystems, some of which have associated outcomes and actions. In chapters four to nine, we consider in turn each of the key ecosystems, and set out: An overview of the ecosystem in South Lanarkshire. Information on the key issues relevant to the ecosystem. To help facilitate the work of the Partnership, five The progress we have made since the last sub-groups have been established to work on Strategy was produced. specific issues and identify relevant projects. Identification of our strategic outcomes and These groups report to the Biodiversity Partnership key actions. on an annual basis. These sub-groups are: Habitat Networks In chapter ten, we set out how we plan to Invasive, Non-Native Species monitor progress in implementing the Strategy to Peatland and Freshwater achieve our strategic outcomes. The appendices summarise our actions with reference to Scottish People and Nature Government targets, and contain a glossary of Vacant and Derelict Land terms and acronyms. Chapter 2: Strategic framework The Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 sets measures to conserve and protect our natural heritage, and places a duty on public bodies to further the conservation of biodiversity consistent with the proper exercise of their functions. The
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Stonehouse Interactive Guide
    GENERAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY FAMILY HISTORY OCCUPATIONS ENVIRONMENT RELIGION MISCELLANEOUS Welcome to the INTERACTIVE heritage guide to Stonehouse. This guide has been written and designed for you to investigate and learn of Stonehouses’ rich and eventful history. We hope this guide will be a useful research tool, as well as encouraging educational awareness and enjoyment of Stonehouses’ development from its origins, through the Industrial Revolution, to its present day status set in rural Lanarkshire. The contents of this guide can be accessed by clicking on the above menu bar and linking between the pages by clicking on the text highlighted in blue and underlined. If you wish to listen to MUSIC while you browse, click on the lower right corner of the ‘Welcome’ page. © John R. Young 2003 All rights reserved. No part of this CD may be copied, printed, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or otherwise without the permission of John R. Young. Music provided by kind permission of Keith Johnston, entitled ‘Avonhaugh’. GENERAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY FAMILY HISTORY OCCUPATIONS ENVIRONMENT RELIGION MISCELLANEOUS Origins ORIGINS In prehistoric times, the natural place to settle would have been by the river Avon with its fertile holms and abundance of natural PRE-HISTORY resources. Evidence of early man can be found throughout the parish, enabling us to build a picture of how the community of Stonehouse developed over the centuries. The fact that a stone cist was found in the old kirk cemetery in 1937, confirms this site as a CASTLES place of pagan burial.
    [Show full text]
  • South Lanarkshire Landscape Capacity Study for Wind Energy
    South Lanarkshire Landscape Capacity Study for Wind Energy Report by IronsideFarrar 7948 / February 2016 South Lanarkshire Council Landscape Capacity Study for Wind Energy __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONTENTS 3.3 Landscape Designations 11 3.3.1 National Designations 11 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Page No 3.3.2 Local and Regional Designations 11 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 3.4 Other Designations 12 1.1 Background 1 3.4.1 Natural Heritage designations 12 1.2 National and Local Policy 2 3.4.2 Historic and cultural designations 12 1.3 The Capacity Study 2 3.4.3 Tourism and recreational interests 12 1.4 Landscape Capacity and Cumulative Impacts 2 4.0 VISUAL BASELINE 13 2.0 CUMULATIVE IMPACT AND CAPACITY METHODOLOGY 3 4.1 Visual Receptors 13 2.1 Purpose of Methodology 3 4.2 Visibility Analysis 15 2.2 Study Stages 3 4.2.1 Settlements 15 2.3 Scope of Assessment 4 4.2.2 Routes 15 2.3.1 Area Covered 4 4.2.3 Viewpoints 15 2.3.2 Wind Energy Development Types 4 4.2.4 Analysis of Visibility 15 2.3.3 Use of Geographical Information Systems 4 5.0 WIND TURBINES IN THE STUDY AREA 17 2.4 Landscape and Visual Baseline 4 5.1 Turbine Numbers and Distribution 17 2.5 Method for Determining Landscape Sensitivity and Capacity 4 5.1.1 Operating and Consented Wind Turbines 17 2.6 Defining Landscape Change and Cumulative Capacity 5 5.1.2 Proposed Windfarms and Turbines (at March 2015) 18 2.6.1 Cumulative Change
    [Show full text]
  • Greater Glasgow & the Clyde Valley
    What to See & Do 2013-14 Explore: Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley Mòr-roinn Ghlaschu & Gleann Chluaidh Stylish City Inspiring Attractions Discover Mackintosh www.visitscotland.com/glasgow Welcome to... Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley Mòr-roinn Ghlaschu & Gleann Chluaidh 01 06 08 12 Disclaimer VisitScotland has published this guide in good faith to reflect information submitted to it by the proprietor/managers of the premises listed who have paid for their entries to be included. Although VisitScotland has taken reasonable steps to confirm the information contained in the guide at the time of going to press, it cannot guarantee that the information published is and remains accurate. Accordingly, VisitScotland recommends that all information is checked with the proprietor/manager of the business to ensure that the facilities, cost and all other aspects of the premises are satisfactory. VisitScotland accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation contained in the guide and excludes all liability for loss or damage caused by any reliance placed on the information contained in the guide. VisitScotland also cannot accept any liability for loss caused by the bankruptcy, or liquidation, or insolvency, or cessation of trade of any company, firm or individual contained in this guide. Quality Assurance awards are correct as of December 2012. Rodin’s “The Thinker” For information on accommodation and things to see and do, go to www.visitscotland.com at the Burrell Collection www.visitscotland.com/glasgow Contents 02 Glasgow: Scotland with style 04 Beyond the city 06 Charles Rennie Mackintosh 08 The natural side 10 Explore more 12 Where legends come to life 14 VisitScotland Information Centres 15 Quality Assurance 02 16 Practical information 17 How to read the listings Discover a region that offers exciting possibilities 17 Great days out – Places to Visit 34 Shopping every day.
    [Show full text]
  • South Lanarkshire Core Paths Plan Adopted November 2012
    South Lanarkshire Core Paths Plan Adopted November 2012 Core Paths list Core paths list South Lanarkshire UN/5783/1 Core Paths Plan November 2012 Rutherglen - Cambuslang Area Rutherglen - Cambuslang Area Map 16 Path CodeNorth Name Lanarkshire - Location Length (m) Path Code Name - Location LengthLarkhall-Law (m) CR/4/1 Rutherglen Bridge - Rutherglen Rd 360 CR/27/4 Mill Street 137 CR/5/1 Rutherglen Rd - Quay Rd 83 CR/29/1 Mill Street - Rutherglen Cemetery 274Key CR/5/2 Rutherglen Rd 313 CR/30/1 Mill Street - Rodger Drive Core233 Path CR/5/3 Glasgow Rd 99 CR/31/1 Kingsburn Grove-High Crosshill Aspirational530 Core Path Wider Network CR/5/4 Glasgow Rd / Camp Rd 543 CR/32/1 Cityford Burn - Kings Park Ave 182 HM/2280/1 Cross Boundary Link CR/9/1 Dalmarnock Br - Dalmarnock Junction 844 CR/33/1 Kingsheath Ave 460 HM/2470/1 Core Water Path CR/9/2 Dalmarnock Bridge 51 CR/34/1 Bankhead Road Water122 Access/Egress HM/2438/1 CR/13/1 Bridge Street path - Cambuslang footbridge 56 CR/35/1 Cityford Burn Aspirational164 Crossing CR/14/1 Clyde Walkway-NCR75 440 CR/36/1 Cityford Burn SLC276 Boundary Neighbour Boundary CR/15/1 Clyde Walkway - NCR 75 1026 CR/37/1 Landemer Drive 147 North Lanarkshire HM/2471/2 CR/15/2 NCR 75 865 CR/38/1 Landemer Drive Core Path93 Numbering CR/97 Land CR/15/3 Clyde Walkway - NCR 75 127 CR/39/1 Path back of Landemer Drive 63 UN/5775/1 Water CR/16/1 Clydeford Road 149 CR/40/1 Path back of Landemer Drive CL/5780/1 304 W1 Water Access/Egress Code CR/17/1 Clyde Walkway by Carmyle 221 CR/41/1 King's Park Avenue CL/3008/2 43 HM/2439/1
    [Show full text]
  • 1 Archive Reference CRA7/3/1 Photographs
    1 Archive Reference CRA7/3/1 Photographs - Caledonian Railway Bridges and Tunnels Harold Bowtell collection. Temporary listing - further work required to bring the format of the following into line with the others in the catalogue. Is there a way of describing the location more precisely and consistently? CRA7/3/1 Caledonian Railway Bridges and Tunnels Archive No. Location Description/Notes Collection Date Link 3 Alloa Forth Viaduct with view of Signal Cabin 1964 4 Alloa Viaduct. After being rammed by a Ship 131 Ashfield High Bridge at 124M 761/2c - Bridge No. 7 1989 132 Ashfield High Bridge at 124M 761/2c - Bridge No. 7 1989 1 Auchterader 2 Auchterader Kincardine (Castle) Viaduct, just to the South of 1982 Auchterader Box 133 Auquhire at 222M 873yds near Dunottar Box 1989 157 Ballachulish New Road Bridge being constructed. 1974 5 Ballathie Viaduct - Tay - Bridge 149 1986 6 Ballathie Viaduct - Tay - Bridge 149 1986 7 Ballathie Viaduct - Tay - Bridge 149 1986 136 Ballathie Viaduct - Tay - Bridge 149 1989 137 Ballathie Viaduct - Tay - Bridge 149 1989 299 Ballathie Viaduct - Tay - Bridge 149 LMS 300 Ballathie Viaduct - Tay - Bridge 149 - during erection CR/LMS 8 Balmossie Viaduct 1990 9 Balquhidder Oban Line - Bridge 97 1986 10 Barrhead South Major Concrete Viaduct 1988 134 Barrhead South Lyon Cross Junction Section - Bridge 2 at 106M 77c 1988 295 Barrhead Lyoncross Junction 1979 11 Barrhead Viaduct - Bridge 6 1998 12 Bowling at Forth & Clyde Canal outlet Basins 1990 13 Bowling former Swing Bridge 1990 14 Bowling "Glasgow Road" - Bridge
    [Show full text]
  • Clyde Valley Woodlands Getting There the Best Parking Places for Each Site Are Shown on the National Nature Reserve Chatelherault Way to Go Detailed Maps
    Peregrine falcon Falls of Clyde Mauldslie Woods If you want to feel the power of the rivers that cut The valley is more open here, with shallower slopes New Lanark the Clyde Valley gorges, this is the place to come. World Heritage Site than the other sites in the Reserve. That made the trees Here the Clyde flows through deep, slow pools SWT Wildlife Reserve easier to harvest, and in the 1800s the wood was before rushing over the famous waterfalls – cleared and replanted. Part of the site was once an Falls of Clyde Clyde Walkway a visitor attraction for hundreds of years. Visitor Centre orchard, one of many producing the apples, pears Woodland Trail and plums for which the Clyde Valley was famous. Great Peregrine falcons nest on cliffs above the river, safe spotted woodpecker from predators but easily seen from the opposite Dundaff Linn Corehouse Trail Now Mauldslie is managed to restore the role native Way to go bank. During the nesting season a camera gives close Bonnington Trail woodland once played in the local economy, as well up views of the birds and their chicks, with pictures as the trees themselves. New trees will be planted, From the car park near Mauldslie Bridge, the path beamed to the Scottish Wildlife Trust website and while work through the Clyde and Avon Valley Mill Weir meanders through attractive open parkland before their Visitor Centre in New Lanark. Landscape Partnership aims to build new markets for reaching the woods. There is a network of well R i v e timber, and to develop woodland management skills.
    [Show full text]
  • The Development of the Gardens and Designed Landscape at JERVISWOOD, LANARK
    The Development of the Gardens and Designed Landscape at JERVISWOOD, LANARK Glorious Gardens: The Development of the Designed Landscape at Jerviswood House, Lanark 2 Studio 406 | South Block | 64 Osborne Street | Glasgow | G1 5QH web: www.northlight-heritage.co.uk | tel: 0845 901 1142 email: [email protected] NGR: NS 88376 45514 Report on the development of the designed landscape on behalf of Scotland's Garden & Landscape Heritage Cover Plate: Jerviswood House looking north across the ‘Doocot Field’ Report by: Maureen McKeown with Kathryn Valentine Edited by: Lorna Innes and Olivia Lelong Glorious Gardens: The Development of the Designed Landscape at Jerviswood House, Lanark 3 Contents Illustrations 5 1.0 Introduction to Glorious Gardens 8 2.0 Introduction to Jerviswood 8 3.0 Methods 9 4.0 Desk-based research results 9 4.1 Historic maps 9 4.2 Aerial Photographs 18 5.0 Timeline for the Jerviswood Designed Landscape 19 6.0 Components of the Designed Landscape 28 6.1 Pleasure gardens 28 6.2 Drives & approaches 29 6.3 Policy woodland 30 6.4 Agricultural and industrial features 31 6.5 Domestic Buildings 32 7.0 Assessment of significance 37 7.1 The concept of significance 37 7.2 The significance of the designed landscape at Jerviswood House Error! Bookmark not defined. 8.0 Sources consulted 38 8.1 Historic maps 39 8.2 Aerial photographs 39 8.3 Other sources 40 9.0 Acknowledgements 41 Glorious Gardens: The Development of the Designed Landscape at Jerviswood House, Lanark 4 Illustrations Illus 1: The Jerviswood estate as shown on the 3rd edition Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, with components marked in red.
    [Show full text]
  • Landscape Capacity Study for Wind Turbine Development in Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
    Landscape Capacity Study for Wind Turbine Development in Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Overview Report Prepared by LUC for the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Strategic Development Plan Authority September 2014 Project Title: Landscape Capacity Study for Wind Turbine Development in Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Client: Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Strategic Development Plan Authority In association with: Scottish Natural Heritage East Dunbartonshire Council East Renfrewshire Council Glasgow City Council Inverclyde Council North Lanarkshire Council Renfrewshire Council South Lanarkshire Council West Dunbartonshire Council Version Date Version Details Prepared by Checked by Approved by Principal 0.1 15 November Internal draft LUC PDM NJ 2013 0.2 22 November Interim draft for LUC PDM NJ 2013 discussion 1.0 25 March Draft LUC NJ NJ 2014 2.0 6 June 2014 Final LUC PDM NJ 3.0 11 September Revised LUC PDM NJ 2014 H:\1 Projects\58\5867 LIVE GCV wind farm study\B Project Working\REPORT\Overview report\GCV Report v3 20140911.docx Landscape Capacity Study for Wind Turbine Development in Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Overview Report Prepared by LUC for the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Strategic Development Plan Authority September 2014 Planning & EIA LUC GLASGOW Offices also in: Land Use Consultants Ltd Registered in England Design 37 Otago Street London Registered number: 2549296 Landscape Planning Glasgow G12 8JJ Bristol Registered Office: Landscape Management Tel: 0141 334 9595 Edinburgh 43 Chalton Street Ecology Fax: 0141 334 7789 London NW1
    [Show full text]
  • Hamiltons.Pdf
    Untitled 1 The Hamiltons of Kype in Avondale, Lanarkshire by Edgar M. Bralley Complete Index Abraham (slave), 77 Act of Indemnity, 37 Affleck, James, of Twedy, 38 Aird, John, 44, 46 Aldragholme, 19 Aldredgeholme, 21 Aldridgeholme, 71 Alexander Hamilton & Co., 77 Alexander II, 25 Alexander III, 25 Alnwick, Seige of, 6 Alredgeholme, 21 Alridgeholme, 19 Alston, John, 76 Alstoun, John, 47 Anderson, John, 4 Andersone, Andrew, 67 Andersone, Jonet, 66 ane, 23 anent, 23 Anthony (slave), 78 Arbukill, Besse, 67 Are, 56 Armour, Jean, 52, 97 assedation, 23 Atowne, Alexander, 54 Auchelbank, 75 Auchincloich, 46 Auchinharvie, 46 Auchinleck, William, 15, 27 Auchinleck, William, in Hesseldane, 19 Auchlochane, 18, 70 Auldhouse, 29 Avandaill, 31 Avandale, Andrew Lord, 8 Avendaill, 20, 21 Avendale, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 22, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 40, 41, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 62 Avindale, 8 Avon, 3, 5, 25, 26, 56 Avon Water, 3, 5, 56 Page 1 Untitled 1 Avondale, 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 39, 40, 50, 55, 56, 57, 59, 69, 70, 96 Avondale, Andrew Lord, 8 Ayr, 5, 9, 10, 23, 35, 44, 51, 76, 97, 99 Ayrshire, 29, 41, 53, 98 Aytoun, Jac., 13, 59 Aytoun, Joh., 13, 59 bailie, 23 Bailie of Lamington, Andrew, 13 Bailie, Janet, 13 Bailie, Mountjoy, 77 Baillie, Andrew, 73 Baillie, Elizabeth, 18, 63, 70 Baillie, Janet, 73 Baillie, Jean, 73 Baillie, Margaret, 61 Baillie, Marion, 17, 42 Bailzie (Baillie), Jeanet, 20 Bailzie, Alexander, 67 Baird, Lilias, 39 Baird, Lillias, 23 Baird, Richard, 25 Baizie (Baillie) of Lammingtoune, Sir William, 20 Bannatyne, John, of Corehouse, 64 Bannockburn, 4 Baptie, James, 37 Bard, Richard, 25 Barnes, Richard, 77 Battle of Bothwell Bridge, 22 Beaumont, 3 Beaumont, House of, 3 Bell, Capt.
    [Show full text]
  • Morgan Glen Local Nature Reserve Management Plan
    Morgan Glen Proposed Local Nature Reserve Management Statement Contents Introduction General information Habitats, flora and fauna Landscape Cultural information Site infrastructure Recreation and access Local community Conclusion Contacts Appendix 1: Objectives and Actions Appendix 2: Maps Introduction Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are valuable places as they combine protection of the natural heritage with opportunities for people to enjoy, learn about and experience nature close to their homes. LNRs are: • Statutory designations made under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. • Special places which are rich in wildlife. • Generally, readily accessible and suitable for people to visit and enjoy. In declaring these sites, South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) aims to: • Protect them from unsuitable developments. • Manage and enhance the habitats to help biodiversity flourish. • Improve public access. • Help people understand and become more aware of the importance of the LNR. • Encourage community participation and volunteering. SLC have identified sixteen new sites (and an extension to the existing LNR at Langlands Moss) to become designated as LNRs. These encompass a broad spectrum of habitats including ancient broadleaved woodland, open water, wetlands and grasslands. The site management statements are written in conjunction with the South Lanarkshire Biodiversity Strategy (2018-2022), SLC Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy (2017-22), SLC Local Development Plan (2013) and SLC Core Path Plan (2012). Vision statement Across South Lanarkshire, Local Nature Reserves are a resource for local communities that balance excellent recreational and educational opportunities with valuable habitats for wildlife that are rich in biodiversity General information Location and site boundaries: Morgan Glen is located on the western edge of the town of Larkhall in South Lanarkshire.
    [Show full text]
  • The Clyde Walkway Is a Partnership Venture Based on 5 Co-Operation and Agreement
    Thanks to The Clyde Walkway is a partnership venture based on 5 co-operation and agreement. North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire and Glasgow City Councils would like to acknowledge the help and support of the many agencies and organisations involved in its development, management and promotion, including: Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Natural Heritage, The Big Lottery, Sustrans, The Forestry Commission, The Paths for All Partnership, Strathclyde European Partnership, Scottish Power, Scottish Wildlife Trust, VisitScotland, The Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership. We would also like to thank, in particular, the many individual landowners along the route who have given their support and co-operation to the project. The Clyde Walkway Crossford to a Falls of Clyde, w a New Lanark lk th ro s u ll gh fa o e rch th ard country to Produced for Community and Enterprise Resources by Communications and Strategy. 027182/Feb16 The Clyde Route description and features of interest Walkway If you are joining the Clyde Walkway at Crossford village the route starts at the entrance to the Valley International Park visitor and garden centre, access to which Crossford to is on the right-hand side of the B7056 Braidwood Road immediately adjacent to Falls of Clyde, Crossford Bridge . The path follows New Lanark the riverbank through woodland to a suspension footbridge across the river. Alternatively you can gain access to the In short... Clyde Walkway by walking along the Clyde Valley Tourist Route, A72 Lanark From Crossford village in the heart Road, towards Lanark, for approximately of the Clyde valley the Clyde Walkway 500 metres from the centre of the village runs for 8 miles, through orchard country and cross the river at the car park on and spectacular wooded gorges, the left hand side of the road, by way to New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage of Carfin Footbridge .
    [Show full text]
  • Supplementary Guidance 8: Green Network and Greenspace Contents
    Green Network and Greenspaces Planning and Building Standards Services South Lanarkshire Local development plan supplementary guidance8 Community and Enterprise Resources Page 1 Supplementary Guidance 8: Green Network and Greenspace Contents 1 Introduction 2 2 Context 4 3 South Lanarkshire Strategic Green Network 9 4 Local Green Network 17 5 Settlement profiles 29 Appendix 1 - Priority areas of greenspace 55 Appendix 2 - Further sources of information 69 Appendix 3 - Contacts 70 Chapter 1 Supplementary Guidance 8: Green Network and Greenspace Page 2 Introduction Background 1.2 This Green Network and Greenspace supplementary guidance (GNGSG) has been prepared under the provisions of Section 22 of the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 and Regulation 27 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2006. It forms part of the development plan for South Lanarkshire which consists of the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Strategic Development Plan 2012 (SDP), the Minerals Local Development Plan 2012 (MLDP) and the South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2015 (SLLDP). 1.3 This SG supports Policy 14 in the SLLDP by providing further details on the mechanisms and actions that will deliver a network of high quality greenspaces which will contribute to achieving a sustainable economy. The creation of a network of high quality greenspaces within and around towns is a key part of the placemaking agenda and is fundamental to the creation of the Central Scotland Green Network. It is part of the development plan for South Lanarkshire and as such will be used for decision making in accordance with section 25 of the Planning Act.
    [Show full text]