Funded by: NatureScot, City of Edinburgh Council

Outputs:

• Grassland – Species richness targeting has been located on parts of the site that are likely to have lower fertility and more free-draining soils. Diversifying the current mostly rank grassland will complement the meadows across the area and add to the network that links. The aim would be to establish a higher species-richness using the Urban Pollinator seed mix developed by Scotia Seeds in a total area of 6.9ha of grassland.
• Hedging – Enhancing the species and structural diversity of remnant hedges through planting and introducing a low maintenance regime. The objective is to create a well-structured hedge with a total length of 298 metres with a variety of habitat niches for a wide range of invertebrate species and food sources, and shelter for birds and small mammals.
• Individual Specimen Tree Planting – Planting of 10 standard trees within grassland settings.
• Wetland – The creation of a new burn section 280m long and a wetland approximately 60m by 50m. The banks are planted with iris and meadowsweet, and brooklime, marsh marigold and water forget-me-not will grow in the burn. The spoil is used to create low banks which are great for growing tansy and mugwort.

Outcomes:

• Improve the biodiversity of urban grasslands
• Provide habitats for wildlife
• Improve the appearance of urban greenspaces
• Provide communities with the opportunity to help tackle the nature and climate emergency