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Biodiversity Contacts

Clackmannanshire Biodiversity Partnership

Co-ordinates the Clackmannanshire biodiversity process.

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers

Provides volunteer opportunities involving practical training, biodiversity surveys and community projects.

British Trust for Ornithology (Scotland)

Designs and implements volunteer wild bird surveys. Runs BTO surveys in central Scotland.

Butterfly Conservation (Scotland)

Provides advice about butterflies and moths for the general public and monitors the state of rare species.

Central Scotland Police Wildlife Liaison Officer

Advice on wildlife law.

  • Marie Anderson: (01259) 723255

Clackmannanshire Council Countryside Ranger Service

Promotes awareness and understanding of countryside issues. Talks and walks to schools and public are provided throughout the year.

  • Martin Dean: (01259) 452409

Eco-Schools, (Keep Scotland Beautiful)

A school programme that promotes environmental awareness through the curriculum. It is also an award scheme that recognises three levels of group achivement.

Falkirk Biodiversity Officer

Co-ordinates the BAP in their area.

  • Anna Perks: (01324) 504863

Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (Central Scotland)

Provides practical advice for farmers and landowners on integrating agriculture and wildlife needs.

Fife Biodiversity Officer

Co-ordinates the BAP in their area.

  • Rachel Sherman: (01592) 413437

Forestry Commission (Scottish Lowlands Forests District)

Manages public woodlands and provides guided woodland walks.

  • Tel: (01555) 660190

Forestry Commission (Perth)

Advice on public and private woodlands, including the new Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme.

  • Tel: (01738) 442830

Forth Estuary Forum

Advice on implementing the Integrated Coastal Management Zone for the Forth area, including access and litter issues.

Forth Fisheries Foundation

Advice on local fish populations, the affects from various land uses and how to better manage for them.

  • Colin Bull: (01786) 466581

Grounds for Learning

Provides free advice to schools on grants, projects, award schemes plus detailed support through a membership programme.

Jupiter Urban Wildlife (SWT Grangemouth)

The Centre sells wildflower seeds and plugs. Staff provide advice on habitat creation, garden design, planting schemes, composting and wildflower propagation.

Mammal Society

Provides advice and current news on all issues affecting British Mammals.

National Trust for Scotland

Provides educational and volunteering opportunities at NTS properties. Contact the Local Groups for information on current projects.

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Central Scotland)

Advice on birds and their habitat requirements. Leaflets and school packs are available on a variety of conservation issues.

Scottish Agricultural College

Farmers and landowners can phone for advice on farming with wildlife and RSS applications.

Scottish Badgers

Monitors badger numbers, including road mortalities, and offers training and advice on their management.

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Responsible for safeguarding water quality - call 0800807060 to report a pollution incident.

Scottish Natural Heritage

Advice on protected species and habitats (e.g. SSSIs and SPAs). Provides grants to promote environmental awareness.

Scottish Native Woods

Provides management advice to woodland owners and tenants by surveying woodlands, preparing management plans, helping to secure grants, supervising contracts and monitoring progress.

Scottish Water

Scottish Water (replaced North,West and East of Scotland Water) provides water and waste water services to households and businesses. Environmental campaigns include Bag It and Bin It - Don’t Flush It and Clean Coast Scotland.

Scottish Wildlife Trust (Fife and Clackmannanshire)

Provides advice on habitat management and opportunities for volunteering.

  • Steve Blow: (01324) 666 654

Stirling Biodiversity Officer

Co-ordinates the BAP in their area.

  • Chris Waddell: (01786) 443322

Tayside Biodiversity Officer

Co-ordinates the BAP in their area.

Woodland Trust

Provides advice on issues regarding the conservation of native woodlands including biodiversity and access.

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