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COUNTY HOTEL, STONEHAVEN

PRESENTED BY ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCILLOR DR COLIN MILLAR MBE

DRUM TREE NURSERY GROUP
Creative Wildlife Conservation - Small group of regular volunteers, occasionally assisted by additional workers at peak times – Growing a range of native tree and shrub species from locally collected seed (sources identified). Plants are primarily intended to supply National Trust for Scotland and Scottish Wildlife Trust. Plants are also sold distributed to a range of organisations and the public, income used to cover running costs and development. Any surplus is used to fund nature conservation projects.

GLASS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wildlife Conservation - Environmental Awareness - Small rural school, have developed wildlife area with a range of planting, nature trail with information plaques and bird and animal models. Bat boxes and hedgehog box have been made by pupils and installed at suitable locations round the grounds. Practical environmental studies used to bring curriculum to life.

BOOKS ABROAD, RHYNIE
Environmental Care - An example of the long view of sustainability. Takes books from a range of sources, sorts, selects and distributes them to more than a thousand educational establishments in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central & S America, Eastern Europe, Near East and the Pacific basin. Some 40 tonnes, over 200,000 books, were distributed in 2001. Any received material which is not appropriate for distribution overseas is offered for sale, damaged/unreadable books are shredded and the resultant material used for animal bedding. 20 volunteers regularly donate their services, Finance is provided from a range of sources to cover energy, transport and the services of 3 part time staff.

TOUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Environmental Awareness - Energy Conservation - Fuel economy marathon. Obtained sponsorship, developed concept design, participated in construction and entered a vehicle. Main construction material was aluminium recycled from a Ramsay loft ladder, as far as possible recycled components were used in the propulsion and braking system. Pupils formed a ‘business unit’ committee to raise sponsorship, monitor finance and conduct interviews. Ferrari were approached but unable to provide a suitable power unit. Other environmental activities include school grounds vegetable garden, recycling computer ink cartridges.

SCOLTY FOREST PARK
Care of the Countryside - Community woodland development in co-operation with Forest Enterprise, a group of volunteers has been involved in developing view points parking facilities, woodland walks and wetland areas to enable enjoyment of the woods and wildlife while minimising disturbance. Local youth and other voluntary groups have been involved in planting, manufacture and siting of bird and bat boxes. The woodland is also used by orienteers and other outdoor activists.

FRIENDS OF DENLETHEN WOOD
Care of the Countryside - In 1998 a group of local people got together to initiate development of Denlethen wood as a community woodland. The primary aim was to create greater awareness and enjoyment of this reservoir for wildlife in agricultural surroundings. Since that time, in co-operation with and with assistance from, Forest Enterprise, this relatively small woodland has been transformed to provide a range of walks and conversion of a redundant, overgrown curling pond into a ‘real’ pond. Bird survey has been carried out, nest boxes installed and tree planting sessions organised. Work to continue improvements, including clearing the old ’Kings Road’continues.

DUNOTTAR WOODLAND PARK ASSOCIATION
Care of the Countryside - Community woodland development created by a group of some 40 enthusiastic volunteers with assistance from Forest Enterprise. This mature woodland, located on the southern side of Stonehaven, provides a range of walks which are well utilised and the area forms natural resource regularly enjoyed by many among the local population. Primarily composed of broadleaf trees, a wide range of wildlife is supported.

PORTLETHEN ACADEMY GREEN TEAM
Environmental Awareness - This group, made up junior and senior pupils plus two staff members, cares for the range of plants within the school, these include large eucalyptus plants within the central Atrium. Spider plants are propagated and distributed throughout classrooms and public areas to create cleaner air, particularly for allergy sufferers, surplus plants sold as ‘scary spiders’ to raise funds at Halloween. Recycled materials are used to create Christmas decorations and wreaths. Pantomime costumes utilising recycled materials could provide serious competition for Stella McCartney

MARYCULTER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Environmental Care - Energy Conservation - Organised an energy awareness campaign involving staff, pupils and parents, in association with SCARF to reduce energy and water consumption. Have links with SPRINTS and recycle mobile phones and printer cartridges from the community, £ 270 earned for school funds to date. Gained Eco School Silver award. All the activities indicated developed to integrate with the school citizenship curriculum