BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLANNING COMES TO CAITHNESS
A group of nine enthusiastic volunteers have come together under the
auspices of the Highland Biodiversity Project to identify and start to
implement actions for biodiversity in Caithness. The 'Caithness
Biodiversity Group' was formed out of a successful biodiversity workshop,
which was held in Thurso in May.Under the
umbrella of the Caithness & Sutherland Environmental Group (CASEG), the
Caithness Biodiversity Group will oversee the preparation of a Caithness
Biodiversity Action Plan. The purpose of the Group is to draft and consult
on the plan, to oversee two awareness-raising projects, and to allocate a
budget of £5,000 to two practical biodiversity projects in the county.
The membership of the group is as follows:
Barbara Bremner - CASEG & Scottish Natural Heritage - conservation
Ken Butler - Caithness Field Club - ecology
Murray Campbell - Fishermen's Mission - fishing
Lesley Crawford - Caithness & Sutherland Trout Angling Group - angling
Sinclair Manson - Scottish Ornithologists' Club - birds
Danny Miller - National Farmers' Union of Scotland - agriculture
Eann Sinclair - Caithness & Sutherland Enterprise - economic / business
Melanie Spirit - Wick High School - education
John Waters - Scottish Gamekeepers' Association - sporting
Danny Miller, local farmer and president of the Caithness National
Farmers' Union, said: "We are looking for two communities that are
interested in finding out about the plants, birds and animals that live on
their doorstep. In these areas, we will run a joint project with
North Highland College, the Ranger Service and others to raise people's
awareness of the biodiversity around us.
"We also have £5,000 to give to two projects that will enhance or raise
awareness of biodiversity in the county. To apply, send a short
summary of your proposed project, together with an outline budget and a
statement of how this improves or raises awareness of biodiversity to
Janet Bromham."
Anyone interested in getting involved should contact
Janet Bromham,
The Highland Biodiversity Officer
The Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road,
Inverness
Tel 01463 702274,
e-mail: janet.bromham@highland.gov.uk
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