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Last updated:
22 August 2008
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Next Meeting: Wednesday 17 September 2008, 7.15 at Gordon House, Inverurie.
Christine Gore and Amanda Ingram from the Council will give updates.
Know of a project that deserves a Green Butterfly Award?
Submit your nominations by 20 October 2008!
Form available here
What is Aberdeenshire Environmental Forum?
Aberdeenshire Environmental Forum (AEF) aims to encourage and support groups and individuals in Aberdeenshire to exchange information and share knowledge about the environment, so that sound and sustainable environmental decisions are made by all.
The forum, which was started in 1979 (previously known as Gordon Environmental Forum), wants to ensure that all individuals in Aberdeenshire can make a difference and be responsible for their impact on the environment. The forum aims to be the "green conscience" for Aberdeenshire.
AEF runs three working groups.
- Waste group - The group is also promoting the Aberdeenshire Litter Initiative Adopt-a-Street Scheme (known as ALi) where residents volunteer to remove litter in their street/area.
- Housing/planning group - in particular, this group is focusing on sustainability and energy efficiency.
- Wildlife and Natural Environment group - this group recognizes good environmental practice by running "The Green Butterfly Award" scheme on an annual basis. The group also organizes the Attractive Garden Scheme.
AEF organises invited speakers, or site visits, for interested groups and individuals so that informed decisions about the environment can be made. Meetings are open to all and are an opportunity to debate current issues, obtain updates from working groups, network and discuss matters arising.
In addition to acknowledging and commending good practice, the forum acts as a watchdog over practices which may have a detrimental effect on the environment and will actively submit comments and respond to current issues/consultations or issues raised by concerned individuals.
We encourage and enable new environmental projects from within the group or from others. Previous projects include, for example, the native tree scheme and the reduction in cutting of wildflower-rich roadside verges.
Current Office Bearers:
- Convenor: Jackie Cumberbirch
- Vice-Convenor: George Niblock
- Treasurer: Ron Reid
- Secretary: Brian Martin
Contact the forum at info@green-butterfly.org.uk
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