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- Aberdeen Heritage Trails
- Aberdeen in Bloom
- Aberdeen’s Parks and Green Spaces
- Allotments
- Animal Welfare Policy
- Coastal and Marine Environment
- Core Paths Plan
- Country Parks/Countryside Ranger Service
- Cycling in Aberdeen
- Local Transport Strategy
- Outdoor Access
- Planning and Sustainable Development
- Torry Heritage Trails
- WalkIt Aberdeen
- Your Environment
External Links
- Aberdeen Greenspace Trust
- Dee Catchment Partnership
- East Grampian Coastal Partnership
- Greenspace Scotland
- Historic Scotland
- North East Scotland Biological Records Centre (NESBReC)
- North East Scotland Local Biodiversity Action Plan
- Scotland’s Environmental and Rural Services
- Scottish Environment Protection Agency
- Scottish Government - Countryside, National Parks and Natural Heritage
- Scottish Natural Heritage
- Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Natural Heritage
Aberdeen City’s natural heritage is diverse. It provides us with the natural resources we depend on such as for food, energy and tourism. It also benefits our health and wellbeing; our overall quality of life. We, therefore, need to conserve our natural heritage so that we can continue to enjoy it and benefit from it.
The Council's current Nature Conservation Strategy has been updated to reflect the increased recognition of the need to conserve nature, plus, changes in local policies and nature conservation legislation. It has also been updated to consider current pressures and challenges such as the increasing need for land for housing and businesses, plus the effects of climate change.
The updated strategy has been developed for the use of the Council in delivering all its functions. It has been developed for the Council to help conserve our natural heritage for the benefit of biodiversity, the citizens of Aberdeen and visitors to the City. It also enables the Council to encourage opportunities for the public to get involved in helping to conserve nature in their own gardens and communities.
Sustainable development is at the heart of the strategy. This means that as well as the natural environment, social and economic aspects have been considered during its development. The strategy aims to balance nature conservation with competing demands. Overall, the aim is to conserve our natural heritage for our current and future generations.
The adopted 'Aberdeen City Council Nature Conservation Strategy 2010-2015' is now available to download.
The Implementation Plan and the Environmental Report which accompanies the strategy are also available to download.
Please also check out our new links below for current events and activities which are related to nature conservation in this area.
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East Tullos Burn Environment Improvements Project Aberdeen City Council launched a project to scope out environmental improvements at the East Tullos Burn in Torry. The aim of the study was to establish the best way to transform the burn into a natural water feature that helps to improve the quality of the water, provides a haven for wildlife, plus, becomes an attractive place for local communities and visitors. This study is now complete and the designs are available for viewing. To see the designs and any updates on the project, please go to the East Tullos Burn Environment Improvements Project page. |
Events and Activities
Ranger Winter Programme 2012-2013
The Countryside Ranger Service has launched their latest calendar of events for the winter season. In addition to the usual events celebrating the best of Aberdeen City such as bird watching at Lochinch Farm and learning the history of Scotstown Moor, other events include a Christmas wreath workshop and volunteer opportunities to help improve nature. Using routes from the Health Walk Map Packs, a number of low level Health Walks led by Countryside Ranger Ruth Bone are also planned to encourage people to increase their physical activity.
For full details of all events plus contact numbers for booking, see the Ranger Winter Programme 2012-2013 leaflet. Other details about the Countryside Ranger Service can be found by clicking here.
Local Nature Conservation Sites in Aberdeen City
The review of all non-statutory local designated sites was completed in 2011 and the approved sites are now available to view by clicking on the links below.
These can also be viewed using the In My Area feature of our GIS Mapping service.
Contacts
- Anne-Marie Gauld,
Environmental Planner
Planning and Sustainable Development
Enterprise, Planning & Infrastructure
Business Hub 4
Ground Floor North
Marischal College
Aberdeen
AB10 1AB
Phone: 01224 522768
Fax: 01224 523180
Email: amgauld@aberdeencity.gov.uk