Environment

Tel 0131 554 0114
Fax 0131 555 2112
Web John Muir Trust
Email admin@jmt.org

Conservation activities happen throughout the year.

Tel 0800 512 012
Fax 0131 555 2768
Web LEEP
Email advice@edinleac.demon.co.uk

We give free impartial energy advice to householders in the Lothians, Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Fife.

Advice covers saving energy, reducing fuel bills, paying for fuel, grants and special offers for heating and insulation, condensation and dampness.

Tel 0131 555 4010
Fax 0131 555 2768
Web LEEP
Email DGreenhill@LEEP.org.uk

The Lothian and Edinburgh Environmental Partnership (LEEP) works to develop environmental projects which produce an economic benefit to Edinburgh and the Lothians. LEEP is a charity with a Board of Directors representing a wide range of organisations, including the City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh University.

LEEP works in partnership with businesses, community projects, voluntary groups and interested individuals. We support initiatives to supply or promote environmental products or services which have the potential to create wealth and jobs in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We also set up demonstration projects for environmental technologies and their applications.

Tel 0131 258 1138
Web Scotbats
Email stuart_smith@blueyonder.co.uk

To promote bat conservation throughout the Lothians.

We have about 4 meetings a year approximately quarterly.

A provisional programme is arranged for each quarter at the previous meeting.

Lothians Conservation Volunteers is a charity registered in Scotland, and is run entirely by volunteers. We are affiliated to the Scottish Wildlife Trust and BTCV Scotland, the national conservation volunteering charity.

We do practical environmental conservation work in Edinburgh and the Lothians nearly every Sunday of the year. We work for a variety of clients for the benefit of the wildlife, environment and people of Scotland. It’s completely free and you don’t need any previous experience—we’ll provide the transport and all the tools, training and safety equipment that you need.

We welcome anyone who can make a positive contribution to our work. The most important thing is that you are happy to work all day outdoors in any weather. If you have any special needs, then we ask you to bring someone with you to help with anything that you might find difficult. If you are under 16 you will need your own transport and an adult who can be responsible for you.

Tel 0131 529 3174

Community initiatives for action against litter, noise nuisance, vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

Annual membership fee is £2 for individuals and £5 for businesses. Membership is open for all.

Tel 0131 270 7500
Fax 0131 271 3050
Web Midlothian Council

Environment policy outlines the framework within which environmental issues in Midlothian Councnil can be addressed corporately and sets out the Council's environmental aims, objectives and actions.

Environment Task Force (New Deal) offers 20 places per year in environmental and landscaping training for 18 - 24 year olds.

Tel 0131 243 9570
Fax 0131 243 9593
Web National Trust
Email information@nts.org.uk

The Trust was established in 1931 to act as a guardian of the nation's magnificent heritage of architectural, scenic and historic treasures. In its care are over 100 properties and 180.000 acres of some of the finest countryside in Scotland.

The Trust organises weekend working projects on its properties and longer term residential conservation working camps. The camp lasts from 1-3 weeks and cost £30 - £100 for food and accommodation. Minimum age to all projects is 16.

Tel 0131 448 0313
Fax 0131 440 4032
Web Natural Stone Instiute
Email amckinney@support-services.fsbusiness.co.uk

Aim of the Natural Stone Institute is to provide better understanding of all aspects of natural stone and its use for public benefit.

The institute seeks to supply advice and information to everyone interested in the use of stone for their maintenance or new build projects. NSI will encourage good practice through education, training, research, technical innovation and information co-ordination.