Stephen Hughes

Identifying opportunities to deliver green infrastructure projects across Scotland.

[Stephen Hughes @stephen_csgn]

So long twitter, I've had enough. I'm moving to the BlueSky platform. https://t.co/fEz3otxau4 Catch me there as "@ stehug" or on linkedIn : https://t.co/6OPLCz8V2M. Good luck.

[Green Action Trust @GreenActionT]

Halting and reversing biodiversity decline is essential for the long-term health of people and nature. This Q&A with @GreenActionT's Louisa Maddison shows how enhancing habitats in accessible greenspace can benefit local wildlife, while improving people's connection to nature.

[Stephen Hughes @stephen_csgn]

This is an incredibly worthy and valued addition to the raft of brilliant projects that we deliver.

[Green Action Trust @GreenActionT]

We're proud to have helped deliver Cumnock Memory Garden, supporting the needs of the local community and creating a dementia-friendly greenspace that is accessible and vibrant.

[Stephen Hughes @stephen_csgn]

@Rory_GCVGN @clydewetlands @GlasgowCityRgn @GCVGreenNetwork @EDCouncil @EdinburghNapier @GreenActionT @WWTworldwide @ConsultingSAC @SRUCResearch @RenCouncil @nlcpeople @SouthLanCouncil @NatureScot_SA Amazing work @Rory_GCVGN @clydewetlands @GCVGreenNetwork (et al) this work is a game changer in how we visualise the challenges and opportunities in front of us and prioritise interventions.

[Rory McLeod @Rory_GCRGN]

We are delighted to publish a new @ClydeWetlands mapping study for the @GlasgowCityRgn. The study led by @GCVGreenNetwork provides new data and evidence for the region to target future #wetland creation & help identify #NatureNetworks💧🌱🦋

[Central Scotland Green Network @csgreennetwork]

Great to see partners coming together to overcome barriers to green infrastructure. This kind of event is crucial to enable partner-based approaches to developing natural climate solutions across the CSGN.

[Meristem Design @MeristemDesign]

Rain Gardens: Before and after

Watch how these rain gardens grow! From Autumn 2023 to Summer this year the SuDS have blossomed and established into vibrant green spaces.

Transforming the area and boosting biodiversity, the rain gardens also play a crucial role in managing surface water and preventing local flooding.

📍 Esther Road, Waltham Forest
@wfcouncil @Labourstone

#RainGardens #SuDS #WalthamForest #FloodPrevention

[Stephen Hughes @stephen_csgn]

Steady progress being made in tackling Scotland’s vacant and derelict land, report finds @ScoConstructNow https://t.co/VBpeaW5U2M

[Green Action Trust @GreenActionT]

A productive (if chilly) day at the beach this week, with our team volunteering to do a beach clean/litter pick at Leven, Fife.

Many thanks to @FCCTrust for organising us all. Data on what was picked up (mostly plastic/polystyrene) have been fed into @mcsuk's beach survey.

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

Our @NatureScot colleagues are at the @ScotGameFair this weekend.

If you're interested in peatland restoration, head over to the NatureScot marquee for a chat or to pick up some of our case study materials to read about a range of #PeatlandACTION projects across Scotland.

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

Though they be but little they be fierce! Read about the rare dragons that depend on our peatlands in this week's #PeatlandACTION @NatureScot blog from dragon and damselfly expert Stephen Corcoran @ScotlandBds @BDSdragonflies https://t.co/dheE8b4KQl

[Central Scotland Green Network @csgreennetwork]

Exciting news on greenspaces and new funding opportunities, including the CSGN Growing Food Together Fund, here in the July ebulletin 👇

[@ClydeClimateForest @ClydeClimateFor]

Free help to central belt farmers to branch out into tree planting with FREE woodland assessments from @scotforestry

Deadlines for applications to be in by 20th December 2024 ⬇️ https://t.co/0WZD3MplQw

[@ClydeClimateForest @ClydeClimateFor]

The CCF Team will be at the Royal Highland Show this weekend, come along to the Forestry Arena to talk all things tree planting.  

With 1.8 million trees planted and counting, can you help us plant more?

View the wee film produced for the show here⬇️

[Green Action Trust @GreenActionT]

Active travel networks are a great way to provide quality and safe greenspaces to communities, connecting places and people, and reducing carbon emissions.

Thank you to the Places for Everyone programme for supporting our active travel projects like @TheLevenFife.

[GCR Green Network @GCRGreenNetwork]

The Green Network from Vision to Reality blog by @Ally_GCVGN

"we cut our teeth developing Green Network Strategies for some of the big regeneration initiatives of the time, Clyde Gateway, Clyde Waterfront and Ravenscraig" https://t.co/0nK9K3Btte

[Central Scotland Green Network @csgreennetwork]

The CSGN Growing Food Together Fund, funded by @ScotGovNetZero, is now receiving applications for 2024/25.

Find out more and apply here: https://t.co/PEgcRouxGV

Closing date: Friday, 19th July at 5pm https://t.co/am7b2jRpvR

[greenspace scotland @greenspacescot]

Today we are delighted to launch the Parks4Life Community Fund, offering grants of £500 to £1,500 for community groups who work to improve, promote and develop parks or greenspaces https://t.co/jZ3X3nx6XX #parks4lifecommfund #funding #greenspace please share

[Stephen Hughes @stephen_csgn]

Always feel more positive and better informed after reading the @greenspacescot newsletter - there's so much happening!

[greenspace scotland @greenspacescot]

Take some time to read our June ebulletin including the exciting launch launch of the Parks4Life Community Fund to support community group deliver on their aim of bringing parks and greenspaces to life across Scotland - https://t.co/IHTxi1ts1T

[Stephen Hughes @stephen_csgn]

Whilst we're talking about @csgreennetwork community growing funding, lets also give a shout out to https://t.co/SG6ULQcwEA A great opportunity for Glasgow community groups to support their growing ambitions @GlasgowCC #communitygrowing #allotments #Scotland #communitygardens