Scottish Government

Regional Priority Code

Adaptations to Mitigate Climate Change Priorities

Relevant Packages

CLY21

Improved carbon sequestration, through conservation of soil organic matter, e.g. through organic conversion or maintenance, and, expansion of woodlands (in preferred areas identified in regional Indicative Forestry Strategies or Woodland Strategies) where such contribute towards meeting targets in Scotland's Climate Change Programme. Particularly proposals that:

• expand woodlands in preferred areas identified in the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Forestry and Woodland Framework and the Central Scotland Local Forestry Framework
• expand native woodlands in line with the above studies as well as the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Integrated Habitat Network
• create new woodlands in and around Glasgow, and other large towns where the environment around those settlements will be enhanced by new woodland creation
• specifically aim to improve soil conservation in areas where current land use results in net loss of soil organic matter
• restore degraded peatlands
• promote Short Rotation Coppice on improved agricultural ground where a viable end-market can be demonstrated.

CLY22

Reduced emissions of greenhouse gases from land based operations, through use of 'green' technologies, appropriate management practices (e.g. organic conversion or organic maintenance, targeted fertiliser applications) and minimising emissions from every stage in the supply chain. Particularly proposals that:

• promote greater waste minimisation in product design, packaging and end usage, and using materials capable of recycling or reuse
• reduce the need to travel by securing the viability of local services; promoting the development of local markets, e.g. for local food and timber
• encourage local green waste composting and soil creation schemes, particularly those being developed by local communities
• promotethe use of alternative, sustainable, non-polluting technologies such as electric and solar powered modes of transport
• either involve on-site organic material composting for income that benefits other parts of the business
• collaborate work to reduce emissions across the supply chain.

CLY23

Improved carbon sinks, through an increase in the use of low impact silvicultural systems within existing woodlands, and promotion of peat bog and woodland regeneration/restoration, particularly in areas where they have greatest benefit for long-term carbon storage. Particularly proposals which:

• seek to mitigate/compensate for the loss of woodland from other works, e.g. windfarm construction
• Support restructuring of even-aged forests through Forest Plans which seek to introduce low impact silvicultural systems where feasible
• Protect existing and, where feasible, restore degraded peat bogs
• Positive management of peat bogs to assist with carbon retention.

CLY24

An efficient and reliable wood fuel supply chain, through the development and sustainable management of short rotation coppice, short rotation forestry, biomass and bio-fuel crops and other renewable energy projects on appropriate sites. Particularly proposals that:

• manage existing woodlands for increased woodfuel production and recovery
• contribute to the establishment of sustainable woodfuel supply chains across Clyde Valley
• implement the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network Wood Energy Study
• develop pilot projects to integrate district heating systems into larger scale rural or peri-urban housing developments.