East Ayrshire Council commissioned LUC to review their Local Nature Conservation Sites (LNCS) system.

LUC assessed the current network, proposing improvements to enhance its contribution to nature conservation.

The LNCS review will inform the future direction of nature conservation in East Ayrshire, within the context of development management.

The recommendations will strengthen the network’s resilience to climate change and support biodiversity recovery.

LUC's team of ecologists undertook comprehensive site surveys.

Data collected on habitat types, species and condition informed recommendations for de-designation, boundary changes, and improvements to site management.

LUC analysed existing data sets and considered national and regional priorities for nature conservation.

This strategic approach informed the development of a robust LNCS network for the future.

LUC facilitated stakeholder engagement workshops.

These workshops ensured a collaborative approach, incorporating valuable insights from various organisations with a stake in East Ayrshire’s natural environment.