Abstract
Holmhills Wood Community Park (HWCP) has a remarkable wealth of wildlife considering it lies within the dense Glasgow suburb of Cambuslang, Scotland. It was established in 2001 following the restoration of derelict farmland which had a minor legacy of coal mining. Subsequently a portion of HWCP was lost under the construction of a large education complex but biodiversity has flourished on the remaining part, and most of the area gained Local Nature Reserve status in 2022. Up to now South Lanarkshire Council’s maintenance schedule has concentrated on tasks related to public access and safety so that actions to improve biodiversity within key habitats of ponds, woods and grassland have been patchy. Designation as a Local Nature Reserve will bring more emphasis on habitat management and should also promote community engagement with nature conservation on the site. There is a Friends group of community volunteers (FHWCP) ready to help SLC to progress these objectives.
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