Environment

Ancient Tree Hunt
"The Ancient Tree Hunt (ATH) involves thousands of people in finding and mapping all the fat, old trees across the UK and is right at the heart of the Woodland Trust’s ancient tree conservation work. It will create a comprehensive living database of ancient trees and it’s the first step towards cherishing and caring for them."

Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland
"The Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland is concerned with the protection, preservation, study and appreciation of Scottish buildings."

Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland
"The Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland (APRS) works to protect Scotland's world renowned landscape and the amenity of the countryside."

Biodiversity Scotland
The Scotland Biodiversity Forum.

Black Environment Network
"BEN is established to promote equality of opportunity with respect to ethnic communities in the preservation protection and development of the environment."

BTCV
Environmental conservation volunteering.

Buildings at Risk Register
"The Buildings at Risk Register has been in operation in Scotland since 1990 in response to a concern at the growing number of listed buildings and buildings in Conservation Areas that were vacant and had fallen into a state of disrepair.  The Register is maintained by the Scottish Civic Trust on behalf of Historic Scotland, and provides information on properties of architectural or historic merit throughout the country that are considered to be at risk."

Built Environment Forum Scotland
"BEFS is the only membership forum operating within Scotland that brings voluntary and professional bodies in the built environment sector together, with a view to raising awareness of, and influencing, matters of strategic policy and legislation. Performing an intermediary role, BEFS exists to support its members by raising awareness of, and facilitating joint working on, strategic issues of common interest. Through collaborative action, BEFS influences and promotes relevant issues to policy- and decision-makers."

Capacity Building Project
"Offering local people the skills, resources and support they need to participate as fully as possible in developments and activities that affect Craigmillar."

Centre for Human Ecology
"The Centre for Human Ecology is a network for ecological and social transformation."

Changeworks
"Changeworks exists to improve quality of life and to protect the environment. We work with passion, integrity and in collaboration to develop and deliver innovative projects and businesses in energy, waste prevention and transport that inspire and empower people and communities to make a difference."

Cockburn Association
Dedicated to conserving and enhancing Edinburgh's urban heritage.

Colinton Garden Club
"Colinton Garden Club was established 25 years ago, and prospering today, exists to enable members to share their love of the natural environment. Our aim is to enable members to share their love of gardening and gardens and to work together in preserving and adding value to our quality of life."

Council for Scottish Archaeology
"The Council for Scottish Archaeology works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people through education, promotion and support."

Craigmillar Wildlife Web
Information, resources and activities focussed on wildlife in the Craigmillar area.

Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust
" We work with communities, landowners, local authorities and other organisations, within urban and rural areas of Edinburgh and the Lothians, to create sustainable, well-managed and accessible greenspaces. We endeavour to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy their natural environment and we work for the benefit of people, wildlife, landscape and heritage."

Edinburgh Community Backgreens Association
"Edinburgh Community Backgreens Association is a community enterprise created to support residents to regenerate tenement backgreens into beautiful community greenspaces which support sustainable living and provide useful facilities for households."

Edinburgh Consortium for Rural Research

Edinburgh Geological Society
"The Edinburgh Geological Society, founded in 1834, organises public lectures in winter, an excursion programme in summer and publishes books, leaflets, excursion guides and periodicals. We also maintain a geological library. The aim of the society is to encourage public interest in geology and the advancement of geological knowledge. We are one of the largest geological societies in the UK."

Edinburgh Natural History Society
"Edinburgh Natural History Society is a small and friendly club, with an emphasis on enjoying all branches of natural history, including geology."

Edinburgh Tree Warden Network
"Edinburgh Tree Warden Network is part of a national network of tree wardens. Founded by The Tree Council, the Tree Warden Network is a group of volunteers appointed or nominated by their local community group, residents association or community council to assist in the gathering of information and to encourage practical projects relating to trees in the community."

Edinburgh Woodcraft Folk
"Edinburgh Woodcraft Folk is part of the national UK charity The Woodcraft Folk. This is a voluntary organisation working with children and young people. It was founded in 1925 and is committed to building a world based on equality , friendship , peace and social justice."

Forest Education
"Forest Education Initiative (FEI) aims to increase the understanding and appreciation, particularly among young people, of the environmental, social, and economic potential of trees, woodlands and forests and of the link between the tree and everyday wood products."

Forth Estuary Forum
"The Forum is a voluntary partnership of organisations around the Forth with an interest in the wellbeing of the Forth and its coastal communities. Members of the Forum meet to share information and discuss matters affecting the Forth and to develop projects which benefit the Forth."

Friends of Costorphine Hill
"The Friends is a group of people who have joined together to help look after the Corstorphine Hill area, for the benefit of people, animals, plants and the landscape. We organise practical activities such as tidying-up and planting, improving paths and signs; we run guided walks and evening talks."

Friends of the Earth
"Friends of the Earth Scotland exists to help people in Scotland look after the planet for everyone’s future."

Friends of the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill
The organisation is concerned with the conservation of the Hermitage park, and engaging with the local community on environmental issues,

Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust
"We are the only UK charity using science to promote game and wildlife management as an essential part of nature conservation."

Gorgie City Farm
"A real farm in the city"...Organic produce for sale, and many animals, plus a range of other services and events.

Greener Leith
A non profit, volunteer run group helping to safeguard Leith's green spaces.

Heritage Lottery Fund
"The Heritage Lottery Fund sustains and transforms our heritage. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions we invest in every part of our diverse heritage."

Historic Scotland
"Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government and we are charged with safeguarding the nation’s historic environment and promoting its understanding and enjoyment on behalf of Scottish Ministers."

John Muir Trust
"The John Muir Trust is one of the country’s leading guardians of wild land and wildlife."

Living Streets Scotland
"Our vision for Living Streets is for safe, attractive, enjoyable streets across Scotland,"

Lothians Conservation Volunteers
"We are a group of volunteers who do practical environmental conservation 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."

Lothian Wildlife Information Centre
"LWIC is the biological record centre for the Lothians. The Centre provides an objective independent information service, providing a 'one-stop shop' for wildlife information for users from all sectors. It provides a focus for biological recording and is working to increase knowledge of the wildlife of the Lothians."

National Trust for Scotland
"The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy."

New Caledonian Woodlands
" The group share a common love of the natural environment and care about the protection and enhancement of the environment, both in Scotland and globally. There is a sense within the organisation that a mixture of hands-on environmental conservation and environmental education represents a strong means of encouraging people to reduce their impact on the environment."

Reforesting Scotland
"Reforesting Scotland is a networking organisation of those active in the ecological and social regeneration of Scotland."

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
"The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) was founded in the 17th century as a physic garden. Now it extends over four Gardens boasting a rich living collection of plants, and is a world-renowned centre for plant science and education."

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
"The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) is responsible for recording, interpreting and collecting information about the built environment."

Saltire Society
"The aim of the Saltire Society is to preserve all that is best in Scottish tradition and to encourage every new development which can strengthen and enrich the country's cultural life."

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
"We are Scotland’s environmental regulator and adviser, responsible to the Scottish Parliament through Ministers. As well as our role in controlling pollution, we work with others to protect and improve our environment."

Scottish Mineral and Lapidary Club
"The Club's main object is to encourage, and foster an interest in natural minerals, educate in the craftsmanship in relation to them on a non-commercial basis."

Scottish Natural Heritage
"Looking after all of Scotland's nature and landscapes, across all of Scotland, for everyone"

Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
"The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA) is Scotland's animal welfare charity. Our objectives are to prevent cruelty to animals and encourage kindness and humanity in their treatment."

Scottish Wild Land Group
" The Scottish Wild Land Group works to protect and conserve wild land throughout Scotland, and has campaigned since 1982 on a wide range of issues.  SWLG is in favour of sensitive development of rural areas where it is sustainable and takes account of the interests of local communities."

Scottish Wildlife Trust
"With conservation at the heart of the organisation, we are committed to giving homes, a voice and access to wildlife. Our natural environment is under more pressure than ever. Through the support provided by our members, we are able to offer practical conservation solutions through habitat management and ensure that we can challenge others with our independent voice and expertise."

Scotways
"The Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society has been working to safeguard rights of way for 160 years. It is probably the oldest organisation in the world dedicated to improving countryside access. Our objects are the preservation, defence, restoration and acquisition of public rights of access for the public benefit over land in Scotland, including public rights of way."

Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
"We represent the practical and positive side of conservation. We have a firm set of principles about how old buildings should be repaired and the practical knowledge to show how these can be put into effect."

SUSTRANS
"Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Our vision is a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Every day we are working on practical, innovative ways of dealing with the transport challenges that affect us all."

Water of Leith Conservation Trust
"The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife:  The Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre, and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver 40 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually. Operating since 1988, it was the first river charity to be established in Scotland. Support our work by becoming a member, sending a donation or joining the hundred strong team of volunteers who are involved in projects on the river and in running the Visitor Centre."

WWF Scotland
"As part of the international WWF network, WWF-UK addresses global threats to people and nature such as climate change, the peril to endangered species and habitats, and the unsustainable consumption of the world's natural resources."