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Search the Public Notice PortalPlans to boost the biodiversity value of wetland at RSPB Lochwinnoch nature reserve have been given the go-ahead by Renfrewshire Council.
The conservation charity has been granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for the project at an area known as Calder Marshes.
It aims to make the habitats as “good as they can be for wildlife”, according to a supporting statement, and create suitable conditions for a wider range of species.
Dan Snowdon, of RSPB Scotland, said: “We are really grateful to have received funding from the Scottish Government’s nature restoration fund to deliver this work to enhance the Calder Marshes at Lochwinnoch nature reserve.
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“By creating new pools and islands, planting a variety of locally sourced native trees and removing some invasive plants, we will create a more diverse and natural wetland where nature can thrive.
“As well as providing safe havens for an array of wildlife from wetland birds like Snipe and Wigeon to amphibians, dragonflies and damselflies, the project aims to deliver some wider benefits.
“By slowing the flow of water and storing more in the marsh, we hope this project will help manage water and sediment in the floodplain.
“Visitors using the Dubbs Trail at RSPB Lochwinnoch or cycling and walking the path between the nature reserve and Castle Semple will see first-hand how these enhancements are working for wildlife and we look forward to sharing stories of nature sightings with visitors as the project develops.”
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RSPB Scotland received almost £70,000 from the Scottish Government’s nature restoration fund, managed by NatureScot, to carry out the work.
Calder Marshes has received minimal active habitat management in recent decades, reducing its value for wildlife, the supporting statement said.
This means the plant assemblage is dominated by relatively few highly competitive species.
However, this is set to be addressed after the project was given the seal of approval by the local authority.
A report of handling from the council’s chief planning officer said: “The proposals are found to be compliant with the provisions of the development plan and should have a positive effect on the biodiversity and functionality of a fragile, nationally important wetland environment.”
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