FIFE really is buzzing, with a whole range of projects encouraging insects and many of them are in the Cowdenbeath-Lochgelly area.

Partnership working between Fife Council, other organisations and community groups is at the heart of the plan's success.

With over 200 actions in the plan, a huge range of projects are underway across Fife.

Cllr John Wincott, executive spokesperson for environment and transportation said: “Biodiversity is a vital part of protecting our environment, and by improving the range of species in Fife, and protecting those that we already have, we are securing the natural future of the area."

This wildflower meadow creation project - led by Fife Council and Buglife – is bringing colour and life to parks.

With £86,000 funding from Heritage Lottery Fund and Fife Environment Trust, 2015 and 2016 saw the creation of 10ha of flower-rich grassland across 22 parks and greenspaces with the involvement of over 1,400 people – mostly schoolchildren from 24 schools. A further 3,000 people were engaged through talks and events. Community Payback by Offenders Scheme made a significant contribution to the project, which also involves Woodland Trust Scotland, Fife Golf Trust, St Andrews Botanic Gardens, Commscope, at Lochgelly and Dalbeath Farm in Cowdenbeath.

“The Fife Local Biodiversity Action Plan continues to be a key mechanism for protecting and enhancing Fife’s biodiversity.

Added Councillor Wincott: “I’m delighted to hear the plan is delivering many beneficial projects to Fife through working closely with our local communities.

“Community groups and the public can easily contribute to projects within the plan, whether it’s through tree planting, sowing a wildflower meadow, creating a pond or sending in sightings of wildlife. I encourage as many as possible to get involved.”

If you want to get involved, contact nature.info@fife.gov.uk.