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 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. As a Registered Environmental Body, we are able to help community groups access
funding from the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme - see our funding section for more information.
The forum is also promoting the Aberdeenshire Litter Initiative Adopt-a-Street Scheme (known as ALi) where residents volunteer to remove litter in their
street/area.
Current Office Bearers:
- Convenor: Brian Evans
- Vice-Convenor: Jackie Cumberbirch
- Treasurer: Ron Reid
- Secretary: Brian Martin