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Dundee and Fife councils poised to leave roadside grass verges to go wild


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Ian Ford at Riverside Nature Park.
Councils in Tayside and Fife are to leave roadside and park grass verges uncut as part of a “rewilding” drive – but some community groups still oppose the plans.
Local authorities in Fife and Dundee have been accused of trying to cut costs under the guise of biodiversity and putting public health and road safety at risk.
It comes after a study by Exeter University found councils letting roadside verges go wild could bring huge environmental benefits.
Sites across Dundee and Fife are being considered for “naturalisation” after public consultation.
In Dundee most city parks, as well as along the Esplanade in Broughty Ferry, are in the frame for greater wildlife zones. ....

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Where is your favourite local beauty spot? Taysiders urged to seek great outdoors to improve mental health


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People in Tayside are being encouraged to get outdoors and connect with nature during Mental Health Awareness Week running until May 16.
Nearly two thirds of adults in Scotland (65 per cent) said being close to nature improves their mood.
But one in 10 (11 per cent) found it difficult to access nature when they wanted, according to a new survey into the effect of nature on mental health.
Research announced by the Mental Health Foundation Scotland to mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on nature.
Positive impact of nature
The Foundation shares powerful evidence of the positive impact engaging with nature can have on supporting good mental health. ....

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