A troubling biodiversity loss within Campbelltown has been identified by the South Kintyre Development Trust. Once a rainforest and wetland with great diversity, the community now seeks to investigate how they can best restore a diverse ecosystem. Local discussion events have highlighted various possible actions, such as creating bee corridors, mapping existing biodiversity within the town, and researching which plants will thrive and are best for increasing biodiversity.

Through the Rebuilding Biodiversity in Campbeltown project, the South Kintyre Development Trust aim to develop a practical, long-term plan addressing the loss of biodiversity within their town.

Eric Spence, Trust Manager, South Kintyre Development Trust, said, “We are delighted to receive an award from the RSE supported by the Williamson Trust to help us maintain and rebuild the biodiversity of our rural town. The funding will enable us to develop a practical, long-term plan to address biodiversity loss within our local area. We will grow and develop a Biodiversity Plan which will include wildlife and woodland corridors, urban greening (including more personal allotments and community gardens) and habitat restoration (restoring natural areas like seashores, meadows, and woodlands providing vital sanctuaries for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife). We would not achieve any of this without this award.”