Sustainable Scotland: New Ideas for Sustainable Development in Scotland

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Balloch Wood Community Project Print E-mail
Wednesday, 15 October 2003
Balloch Wood is an area of woodland some two kilometres long by approximately half a kilometre wide owned and managed by Forestry Commission Scotland. In October 2001 Forest Enterprise asked the people of Creetown if they were interested in turning the wood into a community woodland. The response from the community was overwhelming with 60 people attending the first open meeting.
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Environmental Improvement of Loch Ossian Youth Hostel Print E-mail
Monday, 22 September 2003

A sympathetic refurbishment of Loch Ossian Youth which included a renovated eco-friendly structure, renewable energy and ecologically sound water and waste disposal systems, which take into account the fragile local environment.

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Lower Garrawy Glen Footpath Print E-mail
Monday, 22 September 2003

The Helensburgh & District Access Forum set up the Garrawy Glen Footpath Project as part of their paths strategy to improve an existing but much-neglected path on the outskirts of Helensburgh. The path had the potential to be both a pleasant walk in itself and also a useful link to other paths taking walkers further into the countryside.

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Fintry Village Square Print E-mail
Wednesday, 17 September 2003

The project proposal focuses on the purchase and demolition of a derelict building that is viewed as a local eyesore. The building had previously been the local police office, and then had been bought by a local bookmaker for use as a betting shop. However, a licence to run a betting shop on the site was not granted and the building has remained empty for several years and has become a bone of contention within the community.

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Save Cash and Reduce Fuel (SCARF) Print E-mail
Tuesday, 16 September 2003
SCARF works through partnership to promote energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, reduce fuel poverty and create sustainable employment and training opportunities.
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