OS share Green Health Strategy

Back in June NHS Lothian, Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation and greenspace scotland published Scotland’s first health board-led Green Health Strategy.

We were delighted to see Ordinance Survey blogging about the use development of a GIS Green Health Map. Using OS Greenspace mapping to highlight the proximity of the park and links to other spaces, community facilities and residential areas.

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Urban Forest Plan for Madrid

Last month, the Madrid City Council has launched a tender for a 74km-long forest belt to be developed around the city’s perimeters.
Rogue email alert

We are having some IT problems. If you have received an email from Emma Halliday about a proposal, please ignore and delete. Our IT support are investigating
Streetscene Project Officer

East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking applications from dynamic and experienced individuals for the role of Streetscene Project Officer (job share).
Improvement Service, LGBF Parks workshop – 6 Sept 2021

Latest LGBF report and impact of Covid-19 across Parks services

Urban Forest Plan for Madrid

Last month, the Madrid City Council has launched a tender for a 74km-long forest belt to be developed around the city’s perimeters.
Rogue email alert

We are having some IT problems. If you have received an email from Emma Halliday about a proposal, please ignore and delete. Our IT support are investigating
Derelict sites to receive share of £5m

Ten projects are set to benefit from a £50 million Scottish Government scheme to transform some of the country’s most long-standing derelict sites.
West Midlands natural environment launched

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has launched the region's first Natural Environment Plan
Why society needs nature report published

A joint UK agency report has been published looking at what happened when our access to outdoor spaces was changed during Covid 19?
State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2021 - report published

The Woodland Trust have published the State of the UK’s Woods and Trees 2021 is the first report of its kind laying out the facts and trends on the current state of the UK's native woods and trees.
NHS Place and Health - How NHS Land and Estates can delivery community wellbeing webinar

Public Health Scotland, National Services Scotland and Scottish Land Commission are running a webinar on NHS Place and Health - How NHS Land and Estates can delivery community wellbeing/
1000 playstreets down under

Play Australia have recently launched the 1000 Playstreets project to get more kids outside, playing and active.
Green neighbourhoods linked with better heart health

People who live in green neighbourhoods are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease, according to this US research
Get together for local food

Local Food Gatherings in Dumfries and Galloway are open to anyone interested in being part of conversations around sustainable, healthy and equitable food systems.

Tesco Community Grants

Funding for local projects in Scotland, England and Wales that benefit their community, focus on food or helping children and families. Apply now for funding up to £1500.
Greenspace map

The greenspace map developed with Ordnance Survey provides information about the location and type of all of Scotland's greenspaces.
What is greenspace?

Greenspaces are the 'green lungs' of our towns and cities which contribute to improving people's physical and mental health by providing places for informal recreation and 'breathing spaces' to take time out from the stresses of modern life.
Other funding sources

There are lots of grant and funding programmes that can support greenspace and park projects, activities and events. Thinking about the impact or benefits of your project might help you identify other funding opportunities too.
Our story

Since 2002, greenspace scotland has provided a national lead on greenspace, working towards our goal that everyone living and working in urban Scotland has easy access to quality greenspace which meets local needs and improves their quality of life.
Silverburn Flax Mill

Crowdfunding appeal to support a major community-led initiative for wellbeing, enterprise and employment, benefiting the people of Levenmouth and beyond. The B-listed former Flax Mill building will be brought back to life, creating a sustainable and iconic centre piece for Silverburn Park.
Green Heat in Greenspaces (GHiGs)

Background and outputs from the Green Heat In Greenspaces (GHiGs) project for Scotland
How we work

We provide a national lead for action on parks and greenspaces. Working in partnership we pioneer new approaches to managing and resourcing greenspace.
Statistics

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.
Ebulletin

Our free, monthly e-bulletin includes local, national and international greenspace-related news, as well as the latest information from greenspace scotland and our members.