The reserve comprises lowland raised bogs, which were extensively exploited for peat, and now feature the characteristics of peat cutting, and several acres of deciduous woodland mainly made up of silver birch.
A local resident said: “Lenzie Moss is a unique asset and people go there for peace and tranquillity.
Any development will destroy the place.”[2][3] In 1989 the rugby club had applied for planning permission for 45 houses to be built on the moss, this led to opposition and petitions from locals.
These include drinking and drug taking (and the associated littering)[8] as well as instances of inter-gang violence.
In July 2012 a 16 year old male was charged with attempted murder after a boy of 14 was hospitalised after being stabbed on the area of the Moss near Alexandra Avenue.