Aberdeen City Council has lahnched a public consultation
Volunteers are being sought to help clear thick gorse growing at an Aberdeen nature reserve.
Aberdeen City Council ranger service is appealing for help to clear the invasive shrub at Scotstown Moor nature reserve at the city’s Bridge of Don.
The bushes are threatening to take over entire areas of valuable wet heathland.
The council has organised a work day to clear the gorse on Saturday.
Countryside ranger Rob Rowe said: “This is a follow on day to the successful volunteer work day we ran in November.”
“If you have a few mince pies to burn off, why not join us and enjoy a bit of exercise in the fresh air while helping to improve this great local habitat?”
Tools, equipment and hot drinks will be provided for the work, along with safety briefings.
Everyone is welcome but children under 16 years old must be supervised by an adult.
Volunteers should meet at 10am in the Scotstown Moor car park on Scotstown Road for the event, which runs until 3pm.
The work area will be sign posted from the Scotstown Road car park and the Dubford Road entrance for those who arrive after 10am.
To book, which is essential, call 01224 897400 or 07802 323919 or email lochinch@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Nature lovers sought to clear Aberdeen nature reserve
