Published on:
13
November 2001
An award winning project - The Black Devon Wetland - praised for its 'innovative and forward looking approach ' will be officially launched this week.
Work to recreate the wetlands has been ongoing for three years and now provides improved access for local people, new tree planting and an extensive new wetland habitat for wildlife next to the rivers Black Devon and Forth.
You are invited to send a photographer to mark the official launch of the Black Devon Wetland on Friday 16 November 2001 at 2pm. Pupils from St Mungo's and Park Primary Schools will catch a winter glimpse of the wetlands during a walk on the wild side with Clackmannanshire Countryside Rangers. Meet at Alloa Tower.
The Black Devon Wetland is the first known 'managed retreat' project in Scotland, which will increase bio-diversity in an area of international ornithological importance.
The Black Devon Wetland is part of the local Rivers project co-ordinated by the Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust - a charitable trust which aims to enhance the historic buildings of Clackmannanshire, improve its landscape and encourage sustainable use of the environment. Representatives from a range of organisations will be on hand to support the project including the Earl of Mar and Kellie, Councillor Donald Balsillie, Councillor Craig Holden and James McCarthy, a Scottish Natural Heritage board member.