Banks of the River Devon - From Sterling Mills to the Old Red Bridge in Tillicoultry
Susan Dunbar is monitoring the banks of the River Devon from Sterling Mills to the old Red Bridge in Tillicoultry.
Environmental Monitoring
The main aim of our Environmental Monitoring Programme is to collate photographs and written descriptions of key sites within the Ochils Landscape Partnership area.
Environmental Monitoring volunteers were asked to select a site or sites to monitor throughout the year. The volunteers have been photographing their chosen sites on a regular basis - usually on a set date each week or month - and have been writing descriptions of what they see, hear, smell and touch.
Sites selected so far include the Ochil Hills themselves and key spots along the River Devon.
Through regular monitoring we are able to chart climate change as well as wear and erosion. By undertaking projects such as this we are able to pinpoint pressure sites, for example overused paths and flooding areas, which allows us to take action to protect and improve our local environment for the future.
The images and descriptions of the sites are being continually uploaded to our website so we can track the changes across the seasons. Take a look at how our environment alters throughout the year!
Monitoring Sites
Bridle Path at Upper Ochils Woodland Park
Maris Kiernan is monitoring the bridle path at the Upper Ochils Woodland Park, facing west.
Coalsnaughton P1/2
Dollar Burn
Children from Strathdevon Primary School are monitoring a section of Dollar Burn.
Dollar Burn Water Race
Entrance to Upper Ochils Woodland Park
Maris Kiernan is monitoring the entrance to the Upper Ochils Woodland Park, facing west.
Lay-by south side of the A91 to the bridge over the River Devon by Haugh Farm (west of Dollar)
Looking into the River Devon - Part of the River Devon behind Sterling Mills along Drummie Road from the bridge on Moss Road
Lesley Creevy is monitoring part of the River Devon behind Sterling Mills along Drummie Road from the bridge on Moss Road in Tillicoultry. Lesley is taking pictures from the bridge looking into the river.
Menstrie Burn
Children from Menstrie Primary School are monitoring a section of Menstrie Burn.
Muckhart Nature Park's Pond
Children from Muckhart Primary School are monitoring the pond at Muckhart Nature Park.
River Devon Trail
Jane Edwards is photographing the banks of the River Devon trail; from Glenfoot bridge to the remains of the old railway viaduct in the distance.
River Devon Water Level Fluctuations
James Cox is monitoring the River Devon around the Red Bridge at the bend in the
river above the Devonvale Hall in Tillicoultry. James is capturing river level
fluctuations at three vantage points.
Tillicoultry Primary School- The Bluebell woods
Tree Canopy Cover in Alva Glen
Brian Dawson is monitoring a section of tree canopy at Alva Glen. Brian is photographing from a fixed vantage point of Sycamore, Rowan and Beech trees. Brian is also observing the burn and diverse wildlife found in Alva Glen.
View of the Ochil Hills from Clacks Tower
Maris Kiernan is monitoring the Ochil Hills from Clacks Tower.
View of the Ochil Hills from Menstrie
Children from Menstrie Primary School are monitoring the Ochil Hills.