Robyn’s nomination for Outstanding Contribution Award at the Nature of Scotland Awards 2026

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That this House congratulates Robyn, a volunteer with The Conservation Volunteers from Scotstoun in Glasgow West constituency, on being shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Nature of Scotland Awards 2026; recognises her exceptional dedication to environmental conservation since beginning her volunteering in February 2023, having completed more than 320 days of conservation work across Glasgow; commends her remarkable achievements, including planting 2,300 trees, clearing 13,330 square metres of invasive non-native species, managing over 7,000 square metres of wildflower meadow and improving more than 25,000 square metres of woodland; acknowledges the significant contribution this work has made to improving biodiversity, supporting pollinators and strengthening habitat connectivity across the city; further recognises her leadership of the Citizen Science Volunteer Group since June 2024, helping gather valuable biodiversity data to support national conservation efforts; praises her commitment to inspiring and encouraging others to get involved in protecting Scotland's natural environment; and wishes Robyn every success at the Nature of Scotland Awards 2026.