Green Action Trust

Careers - Green Action Trust If you share our passion for making positive environmental and social change, we’d like to hear from you.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on #ProjectAccountant to join our Finance team, who is keen to be embedded in the commercial delivery of projects and provide financial oversight across our growing project portfolio.

Learn more & apply: greenactiontrust.org/about-us/car...
Deadline: 01/03

Statement: Protect the best, restore the rest: what next for large-scale nature recovery in Scotland? - The Scottish Rewilding Alliance We are delighted that the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill has been voted into law. This truly landmark legislation will create a much better legal framework for nature recovery than Scotland’s cur...

We welcome the passing of the Natural Environment Bill - an important step for nature recovery in Scotland. We also agree with the need for a more flexible approach and active intervention, alongside existing safeguarding, to help large-scale regeneration & conservation projects.👇

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Thank you for sharing, @Claire Boardman :)

Careers - Green Action Trust If you share our passion for making positive environmental and social change, we’d like to hear from you.

New year, new opportunity to make a difference.
We are currently recruiting for two roles at Green Action Trust:

• Senior Project Manager
• Community Engagement Project Assistant (Leven Programme)

📆Deadlines for both roles: early January

Find out more at👉 greenactiontrust.org/about-us/car...

We're inviting all CSGN partners to our free, in-person January workshop.

Register today to take part in activities designed to strengthen partnerships, spark new ideas, share experiences, and explore what it means to build a supportive, impactful and active network.

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Our congratulations go to all winners & shortlisted projects across this year’s Awards. Their achievements highlight the breadth of ambition and importance of collaboration in delivering environmental regeneration that benefits both people and nature across Scotland.

We were delighted to attend and support this year’s Scotland's Finest Woods Awards, an important & inspiring celebration of excellence across the country's woodland and forestry sectors.

Happy to share that the Clyde Climate Forest received a Highly Commended award in the Urban Forestry category!

"From Vision to Delivery" an interactive microsite that brings this journey to life through stories, film, audio and case studies supported by data and evidence.

delivery.centralscotlandgreennetwork.org

15 years ago, CSGN began as a collective vision to transform a post-industrial region into a place where people & nature can thrive together. Today, that vision is becoming a reality through collective action & partnerships.

Explore how through our newly launched impact report👇

🤝A huge thank you to all our partners and funders whose continuous collaboration has brought us to this moment. We look forward to sharing progress as the River Park takes shape.

Fin out more at: www.theleven.org

Think..
🌱New walking routes & mown grass paths.
🌱Lades & swales to manage water naturally.
🌱Pollinator meadows, blossom trees & enhanced wildlife habitats.
🌱Spaces for outdoor events, heritage walks & wellbeing activities.
🌱Opportunities for skills development through a future Green Skills Academy.

Construction has officially begun on the £5.2m River Park project, marking an exciting step forward for the #LevenProgramme.

Led by Trust's, with Mackenzie Construction delivering the works, this multifaceted project will reconnect people, nature & historical heritage within Methil & Leven areas👇

Huge thanks to GP Plantscape for donating us these beautiful pre-loved plants & pots which will help us create a workspace that echoes the values we promote in our environmental regeneration work.🪴

A perfect fit with Trust's commitment to the circular economy & reducing waste. #ReuseReduceRecycle

Kinneil Woods Management Proposals - Green Action Trust We are creating a management plan for Kinneil Estate Woodland, making it a better place for people and wildlife. Consultations on the plans are open.

Have your say! We're working with local people and Falkirk Council to create a management plan for Kinneil Woods. Consultations on the draft plans are open! We're running 2 events and an online suggestion board. More on our website, including maps of proposals: greenactiontrust.org/kinneil-wood...

🌲Great news! Scottish Forestry is adding £1M to the Forestry Grant Scheme. This additional funding will benefit climate, nature, and local communities by supporting the creation and management of small-scale woodlands, including areas of #CentralScotland.

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CSGN: Making Connections Tackling big issues like inequality, climate change, and biodiversity loss can only be done by working together and the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) provides…

As we celebrate #ScotClimateWeek, join us as we visit four different projects that show what can be achieved through partnership and the collective vision of greener Scotland, where the environment adds value to the economy and where people’s lives are enriched by its quality.

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Careers - Green Action Trust If you share our passion for making positive environmental and social change, we’d like to hear from you.

🌱Our organisation is looking for a strategic and values-driven Head of Finance to help us deliver positive change through environmental regeneration across Scotland.

👉 Find out more on our careers page: greenactiontrust.org/about-us/careers/

🌱 We’re #hiring!

We're looking for an experienced, collaborative & values-driven Head of Finance to join our senior team and provide financial leadership that enables us to drive our mission forward.

📅 Apply by Mon, 20th Oct
👉 More details at: greenactiontrust.org/about-us/careers/

Inspired to create your own wildlife refuge? @argroupsuk.bsky.social has excellent guides on building hibernacula and identifying native newts:
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GAT team got hands-on in Fife for a volunteering day out with Forestry and Land Scotland & @argroupsuk.bsky.social.

Together, we created a new pond and hibernacula using turf, soil & woodland brash that will support
Great Crested Newts & other local amphibians affected by climate pressures.🦎

Polmont Woodlands Phase 3 - Green Action Trust This project for Falkirk Council aims to improve the resilience, amenity, and conservation value of woodlands in the Polmont area.

Our work in Polmont Woods, Falkirk, is bringing improved community access and enhanced biodiversity, whilst protecting a scheduled monument. We’ve been working with Falkirk Council to manage and develop their woodlands, included community consultations.
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📢Only 10 tickets left for our highly anticipated Gathering event! Registration will close tomorrow afternoon.

Join us for a day of inspiring discussions & collaborative learning as we explore new ideas for the Central Scotland Green Network. Together we can #BringChangeToLife!

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Are you passionate about improving social, physical, and environmental wellbeing in Central Scotland? On your journey to #NetZero?

Join us for the Gathering, a thought-provoking, free, networking event filled with inspiring speakers and interactive workshops.

Register today👉 shorturl.at/p3OJZ

£6 million for Scotland’s environment Additional funding package announced for nature projects.

We’re thrilled to announce that we've been awarded £510K from the Nature Restoration Fund! 🌱

This funding will allow us to continue working on creating healthier communities and new green spaces, enhancing biodiversity, and improving Scotland's resilience against climate change. shorturl.at/Ya3a

Join us for a walk through at Kinneil Estate. Learn more about the work we're doing with Falkirk Council to develop a management plan for the Woodland and share your ideas.

In person: 2 August, 11:00 – 13:00: bit.ly/3GZEutW

Online consultation until 3 August: bit.ly/41hh1uW

Kinneil Estate Woods Management survey - Green Action Trust This project will formulate a management plan for Kinneil Estate Woodland in Falkirk, making it a better place for people and wildlife.

Have your say!
We’re working on a management plan for Kinneil Estate Woodland with Falkirk Council. We want to hear from visitors about how you use the site & what could make it an even better place for people and wildlife.

Share your thoughts and find out more: greenactiontrust.org/kinneil-esta...

📢 Vacancy alert
We're looking for a skilled Project Coordinator to develop & drive the Glasgow Lost Rivers Project. If you're effective in stakeholder engagement & have an eye for opportunity, we want to hear from you.

Find out more: greenactiontrust.org/about-us/car...
#greenjobs #environmentjobs

Funding confirmed for Milton Discovery Wood - Green Action Trust Over £650,000 funding from the Scottish Government will regenerate derelict woodland into a vital community greenspace in Milton, Glasgow.

📢 £655,200 funding for Milton Discovery Wood!

Government Vacant & Derelict Land Investment Programme funding will help regenerate a 3+ha derelict site into a safe, accessible community resource where there's currently little useable greenspace.

Read more: greenactiontrust.org/funding-conf...

#NatureNetworks are key to #ScottishBiodiversityStrategy delivery, but how will they be implemented?

We held a peer-learning session with ‪@naturescot.bsky.social‬ and 30+ local authorities to share experiences & shape solutions. Read our learnings & next steps: greenactiontrust.org/peer-learnin...

Green Action Trust joins Scottish Rewilding Alliance - Green Action Trust Green Action Trust’s CEO, Tom Campbell, reflects on our recent membership of the Scottish Rewilding Alliance and the importance of rewilding urban spaces.

We've joined the Scottish Rewilding Alliance.
Our CEO, Tom Campbell, reflects on our membership and the importance of rewilding urban spaces. Give it a read 👇
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#naturerestoration #urbangreenspace #urbanrewilding