Welcome to the east ayrshire coalfield environment initiative
The
East Ayrshire Coalfield Environment Initiative (CEI) is a successful
partnership between the local authority,
conservation bodies and industry, which has been working over the last
10 years to enhance,
conserve, and promote the environment in East Ayrshire.
2011 was a busy year, our
volunteers were out doing water vole and freshwater invertebrate
surveys, we extended the CEI Habitat Network, and round one of our
Access Grant Applications was completed. This year will see the
delivery of some of our improved footpaths in and around New Cumnock,
we will have more volunteering activities and will be planning some big
projects for the next few years!
Environment
– to enhance
the natural environment and landscape within the CEI project area
Understanding
– to
increase understanding and appreciation of East Ayrshire’s
wildlife and its value, providing and developing opportunities for
learning about and experiencing wildlife
Engagement
– to increase
community participation in wildlife conservation, enabling local people
to contribute to environmental improvements and develop new skills
