Landscape Connections
The Solway Firth – a vital natural resource for both people and wildlife – has shaped the history, economy, art and culture of Scotland. However, its diverse habitats are fragmented and inaccessible, threatened by pollution and climate change.
Solway Coast and Marine Landscape Connections Project will address this decline with a ten-year programme supporting the local natural, cultural and built heritage environment. Coastal communities will be at the heart of many of the activities, which will restore five key habitats: native oyster reefs, seagrass beds, saltmarsh, sand dunes and coastal woodlands.
The project will also provide:
- cultural programmes, activities and events that will connect people to the heritage of the Firth
- green and heritage skills training opportunities, an eco-arts programme and community archaeology sessions
- enhancements to the coastal infrastructure, such as coastal paths, signage and interpretation, to help more people to access and understand the landscape
- support for young people to develop innovative sustainable enterprises based on the coast and marine environment
Karen Morley from Dumfries and Galloway Council says: “With rising sea levels, increased storm surges and a crisis in nature loss both on land and under the sea, this investment will help us to adapt and explore nature-based solutions to ensure our seascape and its communities thrive and meet their full potential into the future.”
Find out more about our Landscape Connections initiative, or discover other projects we’re supporting across Scotland.
