Lenzie Moss

Lenzie Moss is a local nature reserve in Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland.[1] It is a boggy, marshy area that has not been built on. The reserve comprises lowland raised bogs, which were extensively exploited for peat, and now feature the characteristics of peat cutting, and several acres of deciduous woodland mainly made up of silver birch. The area is a sanctuary for wildlife, including rabbits, deer and foxes.[2]

The Lenzie Peat Railway was a narrow gauge railway which ran on Lenzie Moss serving the peat trade.

Threats of development

In 2012 locals feared that the nature reserve was under threat after Lenzie Rugby Football Club revealed plans to develop land that borders Lenzie Moss. A local resident said: “Lenzie Moss is a unique asset and people go there for peace and tranquillity. Any development will destroy the place.”[2][3] In 1989 the rugby club had applied for planning permission for 45 houses to be built on the moss, this led to opposition and petitions from locals.[4] Protests against developing the site have attracted hundreds of local people.[5]

The Friends of Lenzie Moss is a group formed in 1985 by enthusiasts dedicated to the conservation of Lenzie Moss.[6][7]

Incidents

There are ongoing problems with gangs of youths gathering on the moss. These include drinking and drug taking (and the associated littering)[8] as well as instances of inter-gang violence. In July 2012 A 16 year old male was charged with attempted murder after a boy of 14 was hospitalised after being stabbed on the area of the Moss near Alexandra Avenue.[9][10][11][12]

References

Specific
  1. "Move will protect Moss - Local Headlines". Kirkintilloch Herald. 2009-07-31. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
  2. "We don't want scrum-thing to happen to beauty spot, insist campaigners - Local Headlines". Kirkintilloch Herald. 2012-05-24. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  3. "Development plans raise fears for nature reserve - Local Headlines". Kirkintilloch Herald. 2012-10-30. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
  4. "Lindsay's battle plan for Moss". Evening Times. 1989-05-15. p. 5.
  5. "Campaigners vow to keep up battle for popular Lenzie Moss - Local Headlines". Kirkintilloch Herald. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  6. "History of Lenzie Moss" (PDF). Friends of Lenzie Moss. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
  7. GERRY BRAIDEN (2012-12-06). "Fears over plan for houses near historic nature reserve". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  8. "Help clean up Lenzie Moss - Local Headlines". Kirkintilloch Herald. 2006-04-18. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  9. "BBC News - Boy, 14, injured in Lenzie stabbing". Bbc.co.uk. 2011-07-02. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  10. "14-year-old boy stabbed in Lenzie - Local Headlines". Kirkintilloch Herald. 2011-07-05. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  11. "Arrest after 14-year-old stabbed in Lenzie | News | Glasgow | STV". Local.stv.tv. 2011-07-02. Archived from the original on 2013-04-18. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  12. "Teen in court over attempted murder in Lenzie | News | Glasgow | STV". Local.stv.tv. 2011-07-05. Archived from the original on 2013-04-18. Retrieved 2012-08-11.

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