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Lead Partner: Renfrewshire Council
Other Partners: Scottish Water; Crown Estates; RSPB; Blytheswood Estates
Project Team: SNH Management Group chaired by Renfrewshire Council, comprising representatives of partner organisations and local community.
Contact Details: Jennifer GoughRenfrewshire Council0141 842 5270jenny.gough@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Website: www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
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Location:Clydebank & Erskine, Erskine
Description:
Situated on the southern bank of the River Clyde, the local nature reserve at Newshot island provides a marked contrast to the activity on the banks to the north and east.
The site comprises about 73 hectares of inter-tidal mud, saline reed beds, grassland and scrub habitats. It is at the eastern end of the Inner Clyde Special Protection Area - a European nature conservation designation.
The site has been designated because of the important numbers of wintering wildfowl that it supports. Physical works on the site have been restricted to a path network and viewing platform on the western side of the reserve. This path network connects with the Erskine riverfront walkway.
Current status:
The proposal to declare the area as a local nature reserve is being pursued.