Urban greenspace and gardens

'Greenspace' includes public and private gardens, parks and grounds, amenity land, sports and play areas, green corridors, natural and semi-natural areas, allotments and community growing spaces, burial grounds and other functional green areas. Together this represents a wide range of habitats and ecosystems within the urban environment which are valuable to a variety of wildlife.

Urban greenspace by nature is close to where the majority of Scotland's population live and therefore provides an opportunity for people to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature in there own neighbourhood.

Greenspace where you live

How to find out more about greenspace in your area

Wildlife in gardens and allotments

Gardens and allotments can be particularly important for wildlife in the urban setting

Green networks

Greenspace can be linked together to form a 'Green Network' to become an even more valuable resource for wildlife and people alike.

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Ponds

Ponds may be small but they support a wealth of wildlife