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Branching Out Seminar


Branching out seminar

Branching Out is an award winning referral programme of woodland activities for people using mental health services. The Forestry Commission (Scotland) is running a free seminar on woodlands and green care,15th September 2010, Pollok House, Glasgow, 10am-4pm.

Download the flyer (PDF Format) here..


10:10 Lighter Later


Link to 10:10 website

We can all cut our carbon by 10% this year. Cutting 10% in one year is a significant target, but is achievable, and in line with what scientists say is necessary.

Link to 10:10 website here..


UK Biodiversity Report


biodiversity image, butterfly

The 2010 edition of the UK Biodiversity Indicators was published by Defra.

For full details link to biodiversityislife.net

Features

Clean Up BlueBell Woods


Bluebell Woods Johnstone

A new group is being established to organise monthly clean ups of the Bluebell Woods in Johnstone. If you're interested, find out more here by downloading the flyer (MS Word Format) (PDF Format).

Click Here to see some of our Pictures of Bluebell Woods

RET Carbon Footprint


link to carbon footprint page

Download our Carbon footprint Guide on how to reduce your CO2 Emissions.

Here..


Healthy Walks


Link to healthy walks page

Find out about the Renfrewshire Walking Network Feeling Fitter walking programme, and suitable walks in your area.

Link here.. for more details

Welcome to Renfrewshire Environmental Trust

photo of Robert Tannahills restored memorial stone

About Us

Renfrewshire Environmental Trust (RET) is a local charity which promotes community involvement in the development of initiatives or projects to enhance the local environment or public amenities. We assist volunteers and community groups interested in improving greenspace, community gardens, wildlife habitats, walking and cycling routes, play parks, sport facilities, heritage sites and listed buildings. Please browse our website to find out about our services including grants and volunteering opportunities.

What we do

Photo of volunteers building dyke - clydemuirsheil

We also offer advice and support to local community and voluntary organisations, and finance local community projects which enhance the Renfrewshire area.

And we create and help to maintain information exchanges and beneficial collaborations between organisations through the free-to-join Renfrewshire Environmental Network.


Do you have a project which needs funding

If you are inspired to enhance your community and are part of a non-profit organisation, then RET can provide the funds and advice to help you make a difference to the local environment. The only requirement is that these improvements are accessible by the public.

Projects that can be funded include:

  • the maintenance, repair or restoration of buildings of historic and/or architectural interest
  • increasing the variety of plants and/or animals within the area, and
  • providing, maintaining or improving public amenities and parks

Application forms are available from RET on 0141 587 2487, by email at martha.wardrop@rcvsweb.co.uk and by download from this website.

Visit our Funding pagefor details of grants available

quotation by martha wardrop R E T development officer, through small grants and the development of an evironmental network, we hope more community groups will be able to get involved in protecting and enhancing their local environment.