GLASGOW has launched a new online portal to allow city residents to suggest locations for tree and wildflower planting.
The move comes as 18 million trees and hedges are set to be planted across the Glasgow City Region to create new woodland and wildlife habitats by 2030.
Glasgow City Council is now inviting people to come forward with site ideas for new trees as part of plans to increase canopy cover, reduce air pollution, and help tackle global warming.
The new online portal enables people to see where trees have already been planted and to suggest sites where they would like to see a new tree or wildflowers. Locations suggested by the public will be assessed by the council and if viable, a suitable species of tree will be chosen to suit the site’s size and growing conditions.
Four current priority areas have been identified for increased canopy cover – Bridgeton and Dalmarnock, Govan, Levern and District, and Possilpark. Young trees have already been planted at Cathkin Braes, Tollcross Park, Kings Park, King George V Park, and Shannon Street.
Councillor Angus Millar, Glasgow’s convener for climate, said, “Woodlands and trees are beneficial for people and the planet. Planting more trees in Glasgow will help reduce air pollution, flooding and soil erosion, as well as providing habitat for a huge range of wildlife, increasing much needed shade as temperatures rise and helping to tackle global warming. We are planting trees which will create small urban oases across the city and benefit city residents for years to come and help create a greener, more pleasant Glasgow.
“As we work to expand our tree planting activity across the city, we are always looking for new locations. I’d encourage everyone to have a look at the new portal and maybe suggest a grass verge, greenspace or park which you think is an ideal location for new tree planting or nectar rich wildflowers.”
Click here to access the new portal.
