The Union Canal is
an important wildlife corridor for Edinburgh. This strip of
habitat is vital to maintain wildlife population size and range
of species. If these delicate ecologies are not sustained and
protected, many forms of plant and bird species may vanish from
the city.
"Scotland's canals
act as a wildlife corridor through our cities. Where you find
plants, you find insects, and where you find insects you find
birds."
Dr
Olivia Lassiere Heritage and Environment Manager at British
Waterways, quoted by Peter Ranscombe in The Scotsman
A range
of walks and boat trips will be available shortly, if you are
interested in taking part and seeing a range of exciting wildlife
in the centre for yourself please contact
us.
For more
information on the Union Canal please visit www.canaljunction.co.uk
