Cultivating Urban Greenspace Day Symposium

1 June 2011 Time: 10:00-17:00

School of GeoSciences (Geography), University of Edinburgh, Drummond Street, Edinburgh

The symposium is aimed at bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners interested in urban greenspace with a particular focus on urban cultivation, community gardening, urban orchards, and the regeneration of public/private greenspaces within the city. More broadly, it will be of interest to those interested in the links between greenspace and health, access to outdoor environments, urban open spaces, sustainability, human interaction, nature-society relationships, and horticultural therapy. It is hoped that the day will provide an opportunity to discuss issues relating to urban cultivation in more depth and, where possible, act as a springboard for future collaborations.

 Confirmed speakers:

Caroline Brown (Heriot Watt University)

Elaine Gibb (Greenspace Scotland)

Anna Jorgensen (University of Sheffield) Elizabeth Richardson (University of Edinburgh) Hillary Vipond (Royal Edinburgh Community Gardens)

The symposium is free to attend but places are limited.

To book a place, please email Patrizia at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before 23 May 2011.

 Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

 The symposium is being co-ordinated by Dr Nina Morris and is sponsored by the Human Geography Research Group (HGRG) in association with the Centre for Research on Environment, Society and Health (CRESH).

'Investing in Peatlands - Delivering Multiple Benefits' Conference

University of Stirling, Scotland, FK9 4LA

Monday 20- Wednesday 22 June 2011

The focus of this second annual Conference is on securing peatland ecosystem service benefits through different funding opportunities.

Programme highlights include keynotes from Prof Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen; Sir Graham Wynne, Committee on Climate Change Adaptation Sub-Committee; Micheal O’Briain, Natura 2000, EU Commission; and Prof Nick Hanley, University of Stirling.

For more infomation, visit the conference webpage.

Green Network Sustaining Quality Sharing Good Practice Event

9 June 2011, SNH Battleby Conference Centre

Are you a greenspace manager? Do you struggle with resourcing the long term management and maintenance of your urban greenspaces? This event will give you the opportunity to explore different approaches and models that could be used to tackle the cycle of investment and decline.

This event is being organised by Scottish Natural Heritage. To request further information or to register an interest in this event, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Vision

Responding to last year’s extensive consultation process, the new Vision document sets out how the CSGN, building on what has already been achieved, will deliver across Central Scotland a high-quality ‘green network’ that will meet environmental, social and economic goals designed to improve people’s lives, promote economic success, allow nature to flourish and help Scotland respond to the challenge of climate change.