Current Projects
Wildlife Hub on Teddy's Pond
Teddy's Pond in Balvicar is a haven for diverse wildlife, and for several years we've been developing plans to build a wildlife hide, giving visitors a dedicated space to observe this natural richness. This Year we were awarded a generous grant from SUEZ Communities Fund which, when added to local donations, allowed work to start.
Building is now well underway and we aim to complete work over the next few weeks if we can raise a few final donations. If you haven't been involved yet and would like to help we can gratefully accept donations at the following link.
https://square.link/u/zHYpwHiW
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Progress on our bird hide is moving forward, though it's been a slower process than initially anticipated. We originally believed planning permission wouldn't be necessary, but this proved incorrect, adding significant time and expense to the project. As of January 2024, we've secured planning consent, purchased materials for the base, and prepared the ground for the concrete pour.
As of September 24 we secured a generous grant from SUEZ Community Fund which allowed us to buy 90% of the materials required and we now just need a few small local donations to complete the project.
Current Projects
Invasive Species
We aim to see invasive species controlled and where possible removed from the Island of Seil.
Land Use Agreements
We seek to identify important habitat, and work with land owners to protect and enhance sensitive sites.
Environmental Research
Seil is a special place but without environmental research and record keeping it is hard to quantify what makes it special.