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Burnside Community Woodland


Organisation: Burnside Community Woodland
Town/City: Burnside
Postcode: N/A
Description: 11.8 hectares of derelict land owned by South Lanarkshire Council at Burnside was reclaimed and turned into community woodland with public access and a 3 km network of footpaths. Over 98 trees were planted, and over 5,000 tulip / crocus bulbs.
South Lanarkshire
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Plains Country Park


Organisation: Plains Country Park
Town/City: Plains
Postcode: ML6 7JQ
Description: PCP is supervised by the Economic Development Unit of North Lanarkshire Council. In total PCP has raised approaching £500,000 of revenue and capital funding, outwith the core funding from North Lanarkshire Council. This has come from a very wide range of sources including local agencies, Trusts, Europe, private companies, and specialist environmental agencies.
North Lanarkshire
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Mansionhouse Woodland


Organisation: Mansionhouse Woodland
Town/City: Glasgow
Postcode: G32 0JN
Description: This project aims to reinstate an existing woodland area in the East End of Glasgow to its former glory, by clearing refuse, making it more wildlife friendly and improving access for the local community.
All Local Authorities
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Kirkconnel Parish Heritage Society


Organisation: Kirkconnel Parish Heritage Society
Town/City: Kirkconnel
Postcode: DG4 6NB
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Description: The Society has purchased premises located on the main street of the village and organised concerts and Open Nights for the community. Training sessions on basic computing for elderly residents together with structured training for staff and volunteers are also provided. Several projects covering environmental improvements, with pathways to give easy access to the countryside and links to heritage and history sites within the parish, have led to an increase in membership and stature.
Dumfries and Galloway
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Blairbeth/Fernhill Community Greenspace


Organisation: Blairbeth/Fernhill Community Greenspace
Town/City: South Lanarkshire
Postcode: N/A
Description: 11.8 hectares of derelict land owned by South Lanarkshire Council at Blairbeth was reclaimed and turned into community woodland with public access and a 3 km network of footpaths.
South Lanarkshire
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