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The Lyne Burn Green Network is a collaborative project. We are working closely in partnership with national organisations and local groups to deliver environmental and community benefits.
Every day the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) works to protect and enhance Scotland’s environment, helping communities and businesses thrive within the resources of our planet. We call this One Planet Prosperity.
Restoring damaged and neglected rivers is one way in which we can help achieve that ambition.
Like many of our natural resources, our rivers are under pressure and in places, damaged. SEPA's Water Environment Fund (WEF) contributes to partnerships for the restoration for urban rivers and the surrounding greenspace.
The Water Environment Fund is supporting the Lyne Burn Green Network by improving the river habitat within this greenspace corridor.
Fife Council is the local authority for the Fife area of Scotland. The ‘Plan for Fife’ (the Local Outcome Improvement Plan) has four main priorities of:
This project also aligns with Fife Council's Greenspace Strategy.
Fife Council are instrumental in each stage of the project from River Restoration and Green Infrastructure implementation through to Community Engagement.
Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) is the leading environmental conservation and countryside access charity in Fife.
FCCT manage, maintain, and enhance multiple sites and routes across Fife including the Fife Pilgrim Way, the Fife Coastal Path, local nature reserves and 14 award-winning beaches.
FCCT is undertaking Community Engagement within the project. This encompasses working with community groups and schools, running events and nature-based activities alongside contributing to the website and social media.