Sutherland Partnership Biodiversity Group

The Sutherland Partnership Biodiversity Group was formed to write the Sutherland Biodiversity Action Plan which was launched in 2004. Still in operation today the group aim is to advance the cause of biodiversity in Sutherland by:

• Facilitating community participation in environmental projects

• Participating in the Highland Biodiversity Partnership

• Sharing information on matters of environmental interest

Through the Sutherland Partnership the SPBG operates as a subsidiary forum, where the Partnership provides administrative support and operates a small grants scheme. The Sutherland Partnership Environmental Fund 2009-2012 is the second round of funding administered by the Sutherland Partnership and is available to community groups wanting to carry out environmental projects.

List of past projects coming soon.

Members of the SPBG come from local agencies and organisations including the Highland Council Ranger Service, Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, West Sutherland Fisheries Trust, North Highland Forest Trust, Assynt Field Club and John Muir Trust.

For more information about the SPBG and their activities please contact Fiona Mackenzie, Development Officer, Sutherland Partnership on 01549 402 646 or at devofficer@sutherlandpartnership.org.uk.