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CSGN Growing Food Together Fund 2023 now open

We are managing this community growing fund for 2023 across Scotland.

Scotland’s tree planting celebrated at Queen’s Green Canopy event

The tree planting ceremony in Glasgow marked the close of The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative and its success in Scotland.

Tree planted to celebrate Kilmacolm community woodland initiative

The tree planting ceremony marked the first step towards creating a local woodland to benefit both community and wildlife.

VIBES video released featuring Green Action Trust award

Watch the video to learn more about the work that led to our VIBES Hydro Nation Award.

Why the new NPF4 can deliver Scotland’s environmental ambitions

Our former CEO Derek Robertson on the implications of Scotland’s newly adopted National Planning Framework (NPF4).

Funding boost for nature-based solutions along the River Leven

Following the Nature Restoration Fund award, we are seeking a landscape or environmental partner for the project.

Award-Winning study highlights John Muir Way ‘greening’ potential

The John Muir Way Greening Study by RaeburnFarquharBowen was commissioned by Green Action Trust.

Zetland Park Rose Garden wins Green Flag Award

One of our 10,000 Raingardens exemplar projects has been awarded ‘Best Climate Adaptation Project’.

Local MSP visits Lionthorn Bing greenspace project site

Falkirk MSP Michael Matheson has visited a major greenspace improvement project underway in Falkirk.

Revealing the story behind Scotland’s river woodlands

The Riverwoods initiative has created a new story map exploring the potential benefits of creating a network of thriving riverbank woodlands across Scotland. 

Land Reuse Month throws spotlight on redeveloping vacant sites

March 2022 sees the Scottish Land Commission hosting Land Reuse Month, which will focus on the ‘how to’ of tackling Scotland’s legacy of vacant and derelict land.