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Case Study – Pine martens caught on camera

, by Tracy Lambert
It is many years since the last pine marten was seen in Cumbernauld. A Scottish Wildlife Trust volunteer took up the challenge to capture the first ever picture of this shy creature in the town. This case study shows how volunteer action can have wide reaching benefits.

From Cumbernauld to Portland – an international perspective on new and old green infrastructure

, by Cumbernauld LL
Morag MacGregor completed a volunteer internship with the Cumbernauld Living Landscape  and was awarded a  Landscape Institute Student Travel Award 2014. After completing her internship in Cumbernauld she travelled to Portland and Oregon to investigate Green Infrastructure - this is the first of two blogs about what she learnt and experienced. 

Roads were not built for cars

, by Cumbernauld LL
  The vision was wide, smooth paths adjacent to main roads but separated from the dangers of cars. Cumbernauld has miles and miles of paths through woodlands, glens and parks but there are now barriers to getting around that were not foreseen in the 1960's.

Woodland cascades project creates better homes for wildlife and people

, by Cumbernauld LL
Work has started to improve the biodiversity of Northside Woods (known locally as Seafar Woods). This will create wildlife rich cascade woodland edges making space for native species and homes for wildlife. The Scottish Wildlife Trust's urban wildlife reserve borders many local residents’ houses, making the woodland a healthy place will benefit local wildlife and people.

Climate change in Cyprus – what can we learn?

, by Cumbernauld LL
I was recently given the opportunity to visit Cyprus to study climate change and see how it could relate to Scotland. Due to the stark and quite obvious differences between Cyprus and Scotland, this wasn't always the easiest of tasks, but there are issues that we can tackle here at home to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Read on for an insight into how Cyprus is dealing with climate change on their own terms.

Pride in Carbrain – a thriving neighbourhood

, by Cumbernauld LL
Carbrain and Hillcrest Community Council have been recognised as a thriving community for the second year in a row. The It’s Your Neighbourhood judges commended them on their community participation and environmental responsibility. 

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