Resources Library

Map of Natural Heritage Designations in IFLI project area. This map shows research carried out during the development phase of IFLI.

Map of IFLI Scheme boundary and Buffer Area

Study undertaken to ascertain the likely effects of the Projects planned to be delivered by the Inner Forth Landscape Initiative upon the qualifying interests of the Firth of Forth Special Protection Area (SPA). This study was part of a series of studies commissioned by the IFLI partnership, that informed the development of the Stage 2 bid and Landscape Conservation Action Plan submitted to HLF under the Landscape Partnership Scheme programme in November 2013. The research undertaken through the studies improved the partnership's understanding of the landscape and heritage of the Inner Forth and the development of specific projects.

Study conducted to research, obtain and collate data relating to outdoor access and visitor facilities in and around the Inner Forth landscape area. To create a baseline map of access routes, trails, bus and train services and visitor facilities. This study was part of a series of studies commissioned by the IFLI partnership, that informed the development of the Stage 2 bid and Landscape Conservation Action Plan submitted to HLF under the Landscape Partnership Scheme programme in November 2013. The research undertaken through the studies improved the partnership's understanding of the landscape and heritage of the Inner Forth and the development of specific projects.

Summary of a study conducted to identify opportunities for the Initiative to work more closely with training providers in and around the IFLI area by creating specific training and research opportunities. This study was part of a series of studies commissioned by the IFLI partnership, that informed the development of the Stage 2 bid and Landscape Conservation Action Plan submitted to HLF under the Landscape Partnership Scheme programme in November 2013. The research undertaken through the studies improved the partnership's understanding of the landscape and heritage of the Inner Forth and the development of specific projects.

Summary of a study conducted to review the priorities and interests of local heritage groups in relation to IFLI’s project ideas, their existing knowledge and skills, and their support and training needs to effectively participate in project delivery. This study was part of a series of studies commissioned by the IFLI partnership, that informed the development of the Stage 2 bid and Landscape Conservation Action Plan submitted to HLF under the Landscape Partnership Scheme programme in November 2013. The research undertaken through the studies improved the partnership's understanding of the landscape and heritage of the Inner Forth and the development of specific projects.

Topographic study and site observation to inform the design of a project to increase water retention on Wester Moss SSSI. This study was part of a series of studies commissioned by the IFLI partnership, that informed the development of the Stage 2 bid and Landscape Conservation Action Plan submitted to HLF under the Landscape Partnership Scheme programme in November 2013. The research undertaken through the studies improved the partnership's understanding of the landscape and heritage of the Inner Forth and the development of specific projects.

Summary of a study that included hydrological, topographical and contaminated land surveys at three potential wetland restoration sites within reclaimed areas. This study was part of a series of studies commissioned by the IFLI partnership, that informed the development of the Stage 2 bid and Landscape Conservation Action Plan submitted to HLF under the Landscape Partnership Scheme programme in November 2013. The research undertaken through the studies improved the partnership's understanding of the landscape and heritage of the Inner Forth and the development of specific projects.

This study summary provides an overview of the Final Interpretation Master Plan completed in August 2013 to identify and develop key thematic stories to be told about the landscape and provide an innovative and integrated set of interpretation ideas and solutions that can be implemented during the delivery period. The final report set out our findings, our approach, a series of principles and related recommendations. This study was part of a series of studies commissioned by the IFLI partnership, that informed the development of the Stage 2 bid and Landscape Conservation Action Plan submitted to HLF under the Landscape Partnership Scheme programme in November 2013. The research undertaken through the studies improved the partnership's understanding of the landscape and heritage of the Inner Forth and the development of specific projects.

Summary of a detailed study focusing on mapping baseline information about the historic and current nature and distribution of woodland, hedgerows, shelterbelts and designed landscape features. Identify opportunities to restore and maintain the landscape character and biodiversity of the area. This study was part of a series of studies commissioned by the IFLI partnership, that informed the development of the Stage 2 bid and Landscape Conservation Action Plan submitted to HLF under the Landscape Partnership Scheme programme in November 2013. The research undertaken through the studies improved the partnership's understanding of the landscape and heritage of the Inner Forth and the development of specific projects.