Nature based solutions: Plans unveiled to tackle Outer Hebrides coastal erosion

Stuart Stone
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Dr Alejandro Gonzalez-Ollauri, Dr Heather Lynch and Professor Slobodan Mickovski from Glasgow Caledonian University - Credit: Glasgow Caledonian University
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Dr Alejandro Gonzalez-Ollauri, Dr Heather Lynch and Professor Slobodan Mickovski from Glasgow Caledonian University - Credit: Glasgow Caledonian University

Scientists from Glasgow Caledonian University and community groups on Barra and Vatersay to develop range of nature-based solutions to address climate-related coastal erosion

Social and environmental scientists from Glasgow Caledonian University have today joined forces with island communities in the Outer Hebrides to develop nature-based solutions to address coastal erosion...

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