| Case study |
Information and research plans |
| Buccleuch Estates |
- Initial document review (June-October 2012)
- Initial telephone conversation regarding scope of the case study and key documentation (April 2012)
- The WEDP was being developed in 2012 with the Report preparation, in house consultation and review of the WEDP scheduled for August - October 2012
- Initial semi-structured telephone interview with Buccleuch Estates Project Support Manager (May 2013). This considered the final WEDP process, as well as the Queensberry Estate pilot
- In depth document review:
- Whole Estate Development Plan Queensberry Pilot Project Report (Buccleuch Estates, 2011)
- Joint telephone interview with Buccleuch Estates Project Support Manager and Estate Manager (February 2014)
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| Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) |
- Initial document review (June-October 2012)
- Initial telephone conversation regarding scope of the case study and key documentation (July 2012)
- Initial semi-structured face-to-face interview with CSGN Head of Development (November 2012)
- The CSGN Development Fund 2013-15 was open to applications December 2012 to January 2013. Projects that were successful in securing funding from the Development Fund in the latest round of applications for 2013-14 and 2014-15 were announced on 11th April 2013
- Selected new projects to start in April 2013 were considered by the evaluation. Also of relevance to the evaluation was that the Support Unit established a Monitoring Framework to guide data gathering activities - with the 2010 CSGN Baseline Report providing the starting point. Monitoring will include progress of projects supported through the CSGN Development Fund, as well as the activity by the Board, lead partners and CSGN Support Unit.
- In depth document review:
- CSGN Vision Brochure (CSGN Partnership Board, 2011)
- CSGN Work Plan 2012-2015 (CSGN Partnership Board, 2012)
- CSGN Development Fund 2012-2013 Assessment Form (FCS, 2012a)
- CSGN Development Fund 2012-2013 Application Form (FCS, 2012b)
- CSGN was included within the NPF3 Main Issues Report. The CSGN held a consultation event on 18th June 2013 on the future directions for the CSGN over next 3 years
- The 2013 Central Scotland Green Network Forum - Delivering for Nature and People was held on the 4th June 2013. Also Strathclyde masters students / Elsa João attending and had stall. CEP attended this event and undertook semi-structured interviews with five recipients of CSGN Development Fund monies. Data gathered through this process fed into the initial evaluation of the degree to which the CSGN have translated the LUS Principles into decision-making 'on the ground'
- Follow-up semi-structured interview held with CSGN Head of Development (May 2013)
- Nine interviews with CSGN Development Fund supported projects (June and August 2013)
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| Coigach Assynt Living Landscape (CALL) |
- Initial document review (June-October 2012)
- Initial telephone conversation regarding scope of the case study and key documentation (July 2012)
- Initial semi-structured face-to-face interview with CALL Project Manager (October 2012)
- In depth document review:
- CALL Programme Plan 2011 - 2015 (CALL Partnership, 2011)
- CALL HLF Landscape Partnership bid
- CALL Annual monitoring is reported every June, therefore progress with implementing the programme reported in June 2013 was important for the evaluation to consider
- Some of the key CALL activities considered, included: the development of approach to monitoring of the socio-economic impacts of the project; the use of consultation (YourCALL initiative); opportunity mapping for woodland using Integrated Habitat Network Model; community consultation on woodland opportunities mapping, and a Landscape Partnership Heritage Lottery Bid.
- Telephone interview with CALL Project Manager (May 2013)
- Representatives from SWT attended the LUS Delivery Evaluation Project Workshop on 21st June 2013
- Telephone interview with CALL Project Manager (October 2013)
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| Dee Catchment Partnership (DCP) Business Plan |
- Initial document review (June-October 2012)
- Initial telephone conversation regarding scope of the case study and key documentation (August 2012)
- The timeline was to develop a draft Business Plan for the end of 2012, with it being finalised by the end of March 2013. But the Management team have not circulated it internally yet - once that is done they can send it to us (likely to be early May).
- Initial semi-structured interview with DCP Project Manager (May 2013)
- In depth document review:
- DCP Business Plan 2010-2013 (DCP, 2009)
- DCP Business Plan 2013-2016 (DCP, 2013)
- Interview with DCP Project Manager (January 2014)
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| Glasgow Local Development Plan (LDP) |
- Initial document review (June-October 2012)
- Initial telephone conversation regarding scope of the case study and key documentation (July 2012)
- Initial semi-structured face-to-face interview with GCC Development Plan Team Principal (April 2013)
- The programme for the LDP slipped back during the research and the research plan had to accommodate this. The evaluation drew on the development of the LDP, including shaping the policy direction with key stakeholders
- In depth document review:
- Glasgow Local Development Plan Main Issues Report - Sustainable Environment section (GCC, 2011a)
- Glasgow Local Development Plan Main Issues Report SEA Environmental Report (GCC, 2011b)
- Interview with GCC Development Plan Team Principal (May 2013)
- Interview with GCC Development Plan Team Principal (February 2014)
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| Forest and Woodland Strategies (FWS): 1) Perth and Kinross; and 2) Stirling and Clackmann-anshire |
- Various initial correspondence during 2012 and 2013 with Highlands Council regarding the Highland Forestry and Woodland Strategy (HFWS) which was to be a case study, however due to delays in their programme it was decided in consultant with Scottish Government and the RAG in August 2013 to replaced it with two other Forest and Woodland Strategies examples: Perth and Kinross; and Stirling and Clackmannanshire. Ongoing discussions were held with Scottish Government regarding the status of the case study
- Initial document review (September - December 2013)
- In depth document review:
- The Right Tree in the Right Place: Planning for Forestry and Woodlands (FCS, 2010)
- Perth and Kinross Council draft Forestry and Woodland Strategy (PKC, 2013c)
- Perth and Kinross Council Forestry and Woodland Strategy SEA Environmental Report (PKC, 2013b)
- Perth and Kinross Council Forestry and Woodland Strategy SEA Scoping Report (PKC, 2013a)
- Stirling and Clackmannanshire draft Forestry and Woodland Strategy (S&CC, 2012)
- Stirling and Clackmannanshire Forestry and Woodland Strategy SEA Environmental Report (LUC, 2012)
- Stirling and Clackmannanshire Forestry and Woodland Strategy HRA Screening Report (LUC, 2013)
- Interview with PKC Sustainability, Policy & Research Team Leader (February 2014)
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| Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Partnership Plan (NPPP) |
- Initial document review (June-October 2012)
- Initial telephone conversation regarding scope of the case study and key documentation (July 2012)
- Initial semi-structured face-to-face interview with Director of Conservation and Visitor Experience (October 2012)
- Initial contact for the research left the Authority and it was arranged that the Land Use Manager will take on the role of contact.
- The individual Partner Agreements were expected to be completed by March 2013. The evaluation focused on the Partner Agreements and the lessons emerging from their implementation. The evaluation also considered the indicators of success and annual report on them
- In depth document review
- LLTNP National Park Partnership Plan (LLTNPA, 2012)
- Individual Partnership Agreement LLTNP Partnership Plan: Scottish Natural Heritage (LLTNPA, 2012)
- Interview with LLTNPA Land Use Manager (June 2013)
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| Monitor Farms |
- Initial document review (June-October 2012)
- Initial telephone conversation regarding scope of the case study and key documentation (June 2012)
- In depth document review:
- Monitor Farm Strategy (QMS, 2009)
- Initial semi-structured telephone interview with QMS Head of Industry Development (May 2013)
- Interview with Monitor Farms facilitator (December 2013)
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| North Harris Trust (NHT) |
- Initial document review (June-October 2012)
- Initial telephone conversation regarding scope of the case study and key documentation (July 2012)
- Initial semi-structured face-to-face interview with NHT Land Manager (October 2012)
- In depth document review:
- North Harris Trust Business Plan (NHT, 2012)
- North Harris Trust website (NHT, 2010 - 2014)
- Interview with NHT Land Manager (February 2014)
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| Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere |
- Initial document review (June-October 2012)
- Initial telephone conversation regarding scope of the case study and key documentation (July 2012)
- Initial semi-structured face-to-face interview with the Coordinator Biosphere Partnership (November 2012)
- Initial contact for the project left his post in early 2013 and new contacts had to be established. The Ayrshire Joint Planning Unit was also largely disbanded around this time as the Ayrshires were no longer covered by a Joint Structure Plan following planning reform in Scotland. There were also delays due to awaiting a decision regarding their application for Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Ongoing discussions were held with Scottish Government regarding the status of the case study
- In depth document review:
- Biosphere Vision and Framework for Sustainable Development (Biosphere Partnership, 2012)
- Interview with Ayrshire Joint Planning Unit Planner (May 2013)
- Interview with Chair of the Biosphere Partnership Board (February 2014)
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| Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) |
- Initial document review (June-October 2012)
- Initial telephone conversation regarding scope of the case study and key documentation (July 2012)
- Interview with WES Project Management Consultant (May 2013)
- In depth document review:
- Wildlife Estates Scotland Application for Level 2 Accreditation
- Interview with Chair of WES/estate owner (December 2013)
- Interview with SFQC WES assessor (January 2014)
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