📢 Want to make a difference to Scotland's #environment? We're recruiting! We have opportunities for a #Communications Officer (fixed term contract) and a #GIS & Data Officer to join our team. Both are part-time roles (3 days/wk). More details at: https://lnkd.in/emYDG8yN #vacancies #environmentaljobs #greenjobs
Green Action Trust
Environmental Services
Stepps, North Lanarkshire 808 followers
Positive change through environmental regeneration
About us
As Scotland’s leading environmental regeneration charity, the Green Action Trust turns environmental policy into tangible, landscape-scale change. We are an established delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of stakeholders including local authorities, regional partnerships, landowners, environmental groups and local communities. We provide bespoke project solutions to support action on climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental inequality linked to national policy across a range of sectors. We are also responsible for driving the delivery of the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN), a 40-year multi-partner programme and one of the largest green infrastructure initiatives in Europe.
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External link for Green Action Trust
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Stepps, North Lanarkshire
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- Environmental Regeneration, Green Infrastructure, Climate Change Action, Habitat Creation & Management, Community Greenspace Development, Masterplanning & Landscape Design, Contract Management, Grant Management, GIS Mapping, Community Consultation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Repurposing Vacant & Derelict Land, Woodland Management, Community Growing, Tree Planting, Sustainable Drainage Solutions, Green Active Travel, and Peatland Restoration
Locations
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Buchanan Gate Business Park
First Floor Right, Pavilion 2
Stepps, North Lanarkshire G33 6FB, GB
Employees at Green Action Trust
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Michael Roe
Director at Michael Roe Consulting
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Karen Sutherland
Director of Operations at Green Action Trust
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Angus Bodie BSc CEng MCIHT FICE
Local government executive advisor. SOLACE Associate. Trustee of Green Action Trust
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Pauline Silverman
Director of Strategy at Green Action Trust. Chair at Aproxima arts collective.
Updates
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We're hiring 💼 We're looking to hire a part-time GIS and Data Officer to join our multi-disciplinary Landscape team. This role will co-lead all aspects of Data Management and Geographic Information Systems and support the wider operational team. If that is you, apply now on our website: https://lnkd.in/emYDG8yN Closing: Friday 25th October 2024
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Green Action Trust reposted this
The sun shone bright today in Leven as we welcomed the First Minister as part of #ClimateWeek and the launch of the Scottish National Adaptation Plan. First a walk to the site of river restoration works, then down to the Fife Renewables Innovation Centre (hosted by the wonderful Anne-Marie) to meet all our team and partners who are working incredibly hard on multiple environmental and social regeneration projects. The Leven Programme was driven in part by aspirations of the #ChristieReport: collaboration, partnership and more effective use and value from the public sector, but is has become much more than that. We have made friends, and today felt like a celebration - we are still here and still determined despite challenges! Seeing community groups and teams from all our organisations being recognised for their tireless work was wonderful, and giving that openly and genuinely is a critical part of good leadership. Well done all ❤️🌍 Hannah Swanson you were missed, along with lots of others. Green Action Trust Scottish Environment Protection Agency Fife Coast & Countryside Trust The Scottish Government Iglu Studio Ltd Fife Council Fife Communities Climate Action Network Central Scotland Green Network Ross Spalding
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Green Action Trust reposted this
This timely report on vacant and derelict land reuse is very welcome and highlights both the progress made in recent years and recommendations to keep the momentum going. These include the need for repurposing VDL as greenspace and supporting community-led initiatives, both of which are key workstreams at the heart of the #CSGN. We look forward to working with partners to progress this vital area of regenerating central Scotland for people and for nature. #VDL #ScotClimateWeek
Four years on from our VDL taskforce recommendations, this review by Ryden looks at some of the progress made in addressing vacant and derelict land and shows encouraging signs of progress including a 27% reduction of sites on the SVDL register since 2016 📉 Much of the progress has been made in re-use of sites for housing which accounts for 51% of re-use purpose 🏘 The report evaluates progress and need for further action as well as highlighting good practice and examples of successful land re-use. You can read the full report and summary on our website. https://lnkd.in/eY_8t6Cv
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Fantastic to be acknowledged as part of the #LanarkshireClimateActionFestival in the lead-up to #ScotClimateWeek. 🌱 🍃
During Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival lots of brilliant local organisations have come together to take climate action, but outwith the festival there are plenty more organisations who are making a positive difference. The Green Action Trust is one such organisation and this week we are taking a closer look at how they are supporting a sustainable and thriving environment in Lanarkshire and Central Scotland. Give it a little read 👇 If you would like to know more about the Green Action Trust, head to their website: https://lnkd.in/gXZu-yuQ #LanarkshireClimateActionFestival #LetsDoNetZero #ScotClimateWeek
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Greenspaces should support the needs of the local community, and the Cumnock Memory Garden does that and more. Together with partners at Cumnock Action Plan and East Ayrshire Council, we delivered a dementia-friendly greenspace that is accessible and vibrant. This tranquil community garden serves as a habitat for pollinators and wildlife, and is also a multipurpose space where leisure activities can be conducted safely outdoors, providing benefits to quality of life and mental and physical health and well-being. Interesting and unique features include: 🌿 Sculptures inspired by memories shared by the local community 🌿 Colourful resting spaces and exercise posts 🌿 A sensory garden with wildflower meadow Discover how liveable greenspaces can help keep users active, happy and healthy in older age in our latest blog post below: https://lnkd.in/gfda8YtC This project is delivered as part of the Central Scotland Green Network.
Cumnock Memory Garden - Green Action Trust
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Congratulations to all the successful applicants! We look forward to hearing your project updates in time to come.
The CSGN is excited to announce that the Growing Food Together Fund 2024/2025, funded by The Scottish Government, will be supporting 14 new food growing projects across Scotland. From installing weather-proof growing infrastructure to educational workshops on sustainable growing and eating, these projects aim to showcase the wonderous benefits gardening has on both the mental and physical wellbeing. Read more about these projects here: https://lnkd.in/dr7raeYi Congratulations to Ashton Secondary, Letham Climate Challenge, BROADFORD AND STRATH COMMUNITY COMPANY, SOUTH KINTYRE DEVELOPMENT TRUST, Isle of Luing Community Trust, Street Connect, Strathfillan Community Development Trust, Getting Better Together, Milan Senior Welfare Organisation, YoMo (Young Movers Glasgow), Greater Pollock Service, Braehead, Broomridge & District Community Development Trust, Circle – Family Service Unit Scotland, Cummings Park Community Association. This fund is delivered by our partners at Green Action Trust.
Fourteen Projects Awarded 'Growing Food Together' Funds - Central Scotland Green Network
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Great design, amazing project. It's good to see how blue-green spaces can be both attractive and beneficial to wildlife and communities.
This project is part of Green Action Trust's 10,000 Raingardens for Scotland campaign and was delivered in Spring 2022. Iglu submitted a successful tender to create a nature-based solution to address flooding issues in Zetland Park through a rain garden within the context of an existing rose garden in a large public park. The project won 1st Prize in the Climate Change Adaptation category at the 2022 Green Flag Awards. #BuiltEnvironment #GreenSpaces #StrongerCommunities #LandscapeArchitecture #ClimateChange
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A great opportunity to be a part of a multidisciplinary team and work on exciting greenspace projects across Scotland 👇
We're hiring 💼 We're looking to hire a Landscape Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary Landscape team. The individual will be involved in developing and producing designs, as well as helping to facilitate the construction of projects. If that is you, apply now on our website: https://lnkd.in/dhmrnTfZ Closing: Friday 16th August 2024
Careers - LANDSCAPE ASSISTANT
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We're hiring 💼 We're looking to hire a Landscape Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary Landscape team. The individual will be involved in developing and producing designs, as well as helping to facilitate the construction of projects. If that is you, apply now on our website: https://lnkd.in/dhmrnTfZ Closing: Friday 16th August 2024
Careers - LANDSCAPE ASSISTANT
greenactiontrust.org