Your opportunity to respond to Scottish Government consultation on open space strategies and play sufficiency assessments Read more
APSE report ‘The State of the UK Public Parks’ finds parks budgets have reduced by £690 million since 2010, leading to calls for action Read more
Covid Community Memorial Programme renamed Remembering Together and website launched. Photo credit - Allanton Peace Sanctuary, photo by Maggie Broadly Read more
The Draft National Planning Framework 4 (Draft NPF4) is a long term plan for Scotland, alongside its publication is a public consultation that welcomes comments from all Read more
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New NatureScot guidance to help those dealing with local development applications to enhance them for biodiversity. Read more
The £12.5 million Nature Restoration Fund is open to projects that help Scotland's species, woodlands, rivers and seas back on the road to recovery Read more
The new website OurPlace.scot has been launched bringing together resources to support place-based work – for individuals, communities, and professionals alike. Read more
Small is beautiful – for citizen science, people and nature Read more
City allotments have the ability to rival the productivity of conventional farms, according to new research Read more
As 2022 beckons, there are many uncertainties. So, let’s look forward to spring. Read more
Open until 28 Jan 2022 this consultation aims to gather views from stakeholders and the public on the current Statement and whether any revisions are required. Read more
New research shows importance of wooded areas to wellbeing, saving UK an estimated £185m per year in mental health costs. Read more
Is your heritage site at risk due to the impact of the pandemic? The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) have a £40m COVID-19 Response Fund available to support such heritage assets. Read more
Green Heat in Greenspaces is featured by ESRI in Climate Change: Building a sustainable future using GIS Read more
Research by Forest Research is the first of its kind to value the mental health benefits associated with the UK’s woodlands and street trees Read more
Forest plans will see thousands of trees planted along Cumbria’s west coast and marks next step to build back greener and protect nature Read more
December edition out now - time for that monthly feet up, cuppa and catch up on all things parks, greenspaces and more Read more
Welsh project explores how communities and their greenspaces can lead on re-localising food systems - given the right support. Read more
December’s project of the month highlights Scotland's Towns Toolkit - launched in summer 2021 to be a source of inspiration for anyone who wants to make their town centre better. Read more
BlueHealth is a pan-European research initiative that investigated the links between urban blue spaces, climate and health. Read more
The draft Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy 2022 to 2026 developed by The Scottish Government and NHS Assure for NHS Scotland is now open for consultation until February 2022 Read more
Derby city council has given the green light to transform 130 hectares of Allestree Park to become what could be the UK’s largest urban rewilding project Read more
Recognising the hard work of some of the most sustainable places to eat in and shop with in the city Read more
Two parks in Istanbul join record breaking number of public parks, gardens and green spaces across Europe that have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. Read more
As the days grow shorter and the leaves turn golden, we highlight some of the great work that is happening across Scotland and further afield Read more
Collective acts of reflection, remembrance, hope and healing with communities across Scotland Read more
greenspace scotland has been selected as Saraband books charity partner for their Christmas Fundraising initiative Read more
Could your favourite Scottish Green Flag Award winning green space feature in this year’s People’s Choice Awards? Read more
Our Nov project of the month shows how Edinburgh Royal Hospital's Green Flag Award lays a strong local foundation for the COP26 Health Programme Read more
Bamboozled by the number of events happening at COP26 and how to get info? Check out our handy bunch of event links to help you get out of the fankle Read more