Although
only making up a small percentage of the land surface in Tayside,
the urban environment has probably had the most impact on the
area’s biodiversity in recent times. Our influence can
be seen from the tops of the mountains to the Tay Estuary.
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of interest
This series of Habitat Action Plans is different from the others in several ways.
In the first instance it covers such varied habitats as ancient sand dunes in
Dundee, burns in Perth and woodland near Forfar - even walls are considered part
of this Plan. All these habitats are important to the biodiversity of Tayside,
but they tend not to have the very rare species you might find in an Angus Glen
or in a Perthshire river.
The Plans cover various built and developed areas from the small villages and
towns of Angus and Perth & Kinross, to the City of Dundee. From private gardens
to derelict land, from public parks to industrial areas - even the buildings
we use provide habitat for some of our rarer and threatened animals such as bats.
The Urban and Built Environment Action
Plans have the greatest opportunity to raise awareness of the
wider biodiversity issues in Tayside which makes them doubly
important. In addition to listing specific actions which will
protect and encourage wildlife, the Plans will engender knowledge
and responsibility towards the area’s biodiversity through
numerous actions which will involve a great diversity of people.
Everyone has an opportunity to become involved with safeguarding or enhancing
Tayside’s biodiversity. Whether you play golf, work in a building with
land around it or enjoy a walk in the nearest park, there are opportunities to
improve the environment around you for both your own benefit and that of the
local wildlife. The Tayside Biodiversity Partnership is keen to hear your ideas
and comments, to learn about the projects you are currently involved in – and
those that you would like started.
