Park Managers Forum - 25 Aug 2021

Ash Dieback - Presentations

Clarinda Burrell, Scottish Forestry - Ash Dieback – how big is the issue?

David Walsh, TCV - Clyde Climate Forest - The right trees, in the right place

Steven Cuthill, Parks, Greenspace & Cemeteries, City of Edinburgh Council - Edinburgh Million Tree City

Summary notes from breakout group discussions: challenges and resources required

Ash Dieback Resources

The Tree Council - Scottish Toolkit for Ash Dieback Action Plans

National Trust Ash Dieback Resources

Covid Community Memorial Programme

The Covid Community Memorial programme will enable communities to remember in their own way.

The Covid Community Memorial programme is supported by Scottish Government and is designed to enable communities to remember in their own way.

Covid Community Memorial Programme - outline

Covid Community Memorial Programme Process Map

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NatureScot invite views on Biodiversity Metric for Scotland’s Planning System

A consultation paper just released outlines issues and invites comments until 10 May.
Our April ebulletin is out now

Spring into our April ebulletin! It's just out and includes greenspace and parks news from greenspace scotland, Scotland and beyond.
Glasgow lighting the way!

Our April Project of the Month looks at the work Glasgow City Council is undertaking in exploring and delivering lighting solutions in three pilot parks.
Online Canopy Cover Recorder – The Woodland Trust

The Tree Equity Score Map launched in late 2023, highlights areas of inequality in access to trees and will help funders and communities redress the balance over time. Between February – May 2024 The Woodland Trust need your help to complete over 500 tree canopy cover assessments. Pick any available location from the list, and complete the assessment at a time that suits you - they only take around 1.5 hours to complete

Park Managers Forum – 20 Feb 2024 Funding and costing triple wins - Nature, People and Climate Resilience

At the 20 Feb 2024 Park Managers Forum we heard from speakers working on triple wins - Nature, People and Climate Resilience - associated with changing greenspace management. We also discussed funding opportunities and costing such changes.
Park Managers Forum – 17 January 2024 'Bring your own topics' / 'Lean Coffee'

The first Park Managers Forum of 2024 saw participants bring and discuss their preferred topics on the day using the 'Lean Coffee' approach to group meetings. More details soon.
Park Managers Forum – 5 December 2023

The Park Managers Forum on 5 December 2023 was on two main themes: Safety, including lighting and women's and girls' safety Careers, skills, workforce development
Park Managers Forum – 30 Oct 2023

The October 2023 PMF was on Open Space Strategy and Open Space Assessments together with Play and Play Sufficiency Assessments.
Park Managers Forum – 28 Sep 2023

This Park Managers Forum was themed on ‘Nature Networks and nature restoration in urban greenspaces – case studies and current developments’.
Calendar of meetings to summer 2024

A working schedule of dates and future topics to August 2024.
Park Managers Forum - 31 Aug 2023

Online session - choice of small group discussions on 5 topics people had chosen in two consecutive sessions.
Park Managers Forum - 21 Jun 2023

In-person session in Falkirk on theme of nature restoration in urban greenspace.
Park Managers Forum - 24 May 2023

Timely session on Play & Play Sufficiency Assessments with new Scottish Statutory Instrument on Play Sufficiency Assessments in force from 19 May 2023.
Park Managers Forum - 22 Mar 2023

Taking stock and looking over the horizon, taking a step back, take stock, and think across topics, longer term, and about what's important to the forum.

Tesco Stronger Starts Grants

Up to £1500 funding for local projects. Currently prioritising projects that provide healthy food and activities that boost children and young people’s mental and physical wellbeing.
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.
Greenspace map

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

Explore and discover Scotland's wonderful parks and greenspaces using Scotland's greenspace map and MyParkScotland
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.
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.
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.
Young Placechangers Toolkit

The Young Placechangers toolkit aims to inspire young people to take the lead in their local community, to voice their opinions and help make positive change happen. Practical, free and fun - have a look!
Statistics

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.