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The East Ayrshire Coalfield Environment Initiative (CEI) was launched in October 2002 and is a partnership between the local authority, conservation bodies and industry, working together to enhance, conserve, and promote the environment in East Ayrshire.

Our work is driven by a belief that:

The CEI believes that a high quality environment, rich in biodiversity, will make East Ayrshire a valuable and attractive place for people to live, work and play.

The 3 aims of the CEI are :

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

Find out more about the projects we are initiating to enhance, conserve & promote the environment of East Ayrshire. Find out more about CEI projects .

Want to get involved? Have a look at our vacancies and volunteering opportunities

The CEI is a partnership project. Our partners page gives more information about the role of each parner in the CEI. If you wish to find out more about any of the orgaisations involved click on their logos on the home page.

The CEI is funded through grants and donations. Find out more about our sponsors .