This section of Roots has the main aim of being the knowledge centre of the community. Nurturescape hosts a plant nursery and a community science hub.
Here, the community can be systematically engaged in biodiversity conservation. Not only it is a place where to enhance species literacy in the lay public, especially younger generations, but it could also kickstart a process of networking, mutual support, and knowledge sharing across Glasgow.
Spatiality and Materials
Community Science
Community science...
...is community-driven and community controlled
...involves local knowledge, collective action, and empowerment
...helps to improve conservation, livelihood, and governance outcomes
...links to ecosystem-based management and environmental sustainability
...involves social learning with external, internal or hired expertise
(Charles, Loucks, Berkes and Armitage, 2020)
Examples of chapters in the Community Manual
Programs
Communities can be central actors in the process of engaging the citizens and of knowledge co-production to present a typology of community science.
There are three social learning models which can be used:
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engaging with external bodies
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drawing on internal volunteer scientific expertise
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hiring in-house professional scientific expertise
(Charles, Loucks, Berkes and Armitage, 2020)
Glasgow Roots will be a centre where experts from different background will come and deliver classes and workshops for the community.
Partnerships
Speculative partnership list for the implementation of this proposal.
