Andrew Lewis
Senior Ecologist, Nature Advisory.

“At Scotch Hill Gardens, Hamton is striving for global best practice by taking a nature and landscape-led approach, embedding nature into key decision-making from the very beginning. Nature is fundamental to creating enjoyable, healthy, and functioning societies, but climate change is causing biodiversity to decline, which in turn negatively impacts our quality of life. Together with Tract, we’ve been working closely to enhance the landscape and increase the diversity of bird species at Scotch Hill Gardens.

Our goal is to create an environment where both nature and community thrive in harmony. There are countless benefits to fostering a diverse bird population, but at its core, it helps create a vibrant, dynamic space where people can truly feel connected to the natural world around them.

Access to healthy ecosystems boosts mental health and wellbeing. Residents of Scotch Hill Gardens will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of varied natural spaces, while also having opportunities to learn about their local wildlife and biodiversity, which will ultimately help foster a stronger community spirit.”