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South Lanarkshire Council is giving the public their say on nature reserves

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South Lanarkshire Council is seeking public feedback on two nature reserves in Hamilton.Consultation on potential nature reserves at Hamilton Low Parks and Backmuir Woods is ongoing and the public have until February 11 to share their views with the council.Langlands Moss in East Kilbride is the only local nature reserve in South Lanarkshire, but in 2017, a range of other sites were identified as attractive land for a nature reserve.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A total of 16 sites have been considered as potential local nature reserves, including the two parks in Hamilton.The Low Parks site consists of golf course ponds, an island pond and Barmichael Plantation; the area hosts rich soil which can be used for a wildflower meadow that will attract a range of wildlife.The Backmuir site is surrounded by residential housing to the west and industrial units to the north and east, the area has burns and woodland.The two sites are subject to consultation under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act (2015),.

Details of both sites can be found on the council website, along with details of how to respond to the consultation to share views on how the nature reserves should be organised.

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