Services for access, arboriculture, biodiversity and conservation
We aim to protect and enhance urban greenspaces and countryside throughout North Lanarkshire.
We will:
- Consult with the local community on improvements to local greenspaces.
- Implement habitat improvement projects, such as woodland improvement, peat bog restoration, and pond creation.
- Maintain a Core Path Plan for North Lanarkshire and create new and improved paths.
- Cooperate with partners in the Local Biodiversity Action Plan for the needs of wildlife, conservation of habitats, and enjoyment of people.
- Provide help to community groups and schools with environmental projects including Eco-Schools, Forest Schools and Community Parks.
- Promote environmental education, wildlife monitoring and site protection through the work of the Countryside Ranger Service.
- Deliver initiatives to improve health and wellbeing through access to greenspace, including the Branching Out and Get Walking Lanarkshire projects.
- Provide an arboriculture service to maintain trees on council land.
