Environment

The project team have been undertaking a wide range of environmental surveys and building a picture of the landscape in Glen Croe since the scheme began.

The surveys captured important environmental data which serves an essential purpose to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which is currently underway.

The information and data obtained from the surveys, public exhibitions and ongoing engagement with key statutory environmental consultees will be used to ensure the scheme minimises and mitigates environmental impacts, wherever possible. This includes acknowledging the importance of the cultural heritage in the study area.

The project team are also considering potential Bio-Diversity Net Gain (BNG) and Natural Capital benefits the scheme could deliver. This could include woodland creation or improvements to watercourses.

These benefits would aim to align with the Scottish Government’s aspirations set out in National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) and the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park (LLTNP) Partnership Plan.