Environmental Projects
The Council is involved in a number of environmental projects. In addition, there are funding opportunities for organisations or groups to apply for. Details of the environmental improvement schemes are included here.
Economic Evaluation of Biodiesel Production From Oil Seed Rape Grown in North and East Scotland
Moray Sustainability Forum (MSF)
A masterplan for the possible redevelopment and regeneration of the Buckie Harbour area is contained in a consultancy study commissioned by Moray Council and HIE Moray.
The document contains several proposals for promoting alternative uses for the harbour, and for encouraging re-use and redevelopment of vacant land and buildings.
Main recommendations include
The Executive Summary of the Report can be viewed here.
Economic Evaluation of Biodiesel Production From Oil Seed Rape Grown in North and East Scotland
The report commissioned by the partnership comprising of Aberdeenshire Council, Angus Council, Fife Council, Highland Council, Moray Council, Perth and Kinross Council, Highlands & Islands Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise Energy. A main aim of the study is to identify the means of optimising the value of the oilseed rape(OSR) grown in Scotland.
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Burghead Headland is the site of the largest Pictish Fort in Scotland, which was built and occupied between approximately AD450 and 850. The Council helped to set up the trust that purchased the Headland in 2000 and the former Coastguard Lookout Post in 2001. Work has been completed to convert the Lookout Post into a small interpretation centre and a focal point for a Moray Pictish Trail.
Further information about the Trust can be obtained from Development Services Tel. 01343 563470 developmentprojects@moray.gov.uk or by visiting the Trusts web site www.burghead.com.
The Wards Wildlife Site is located in Elgin, south of the railway line, which separates Elgin from New Elgin. The Council and the Scottish Wildlife
Trust have designated the site as a non-statutory wildlife site. The site is an important habitat, notable for its size and
for supporting a colony of Northern Marsh Orchid in an urban location. The wetland provides a habitat for many wetland birds
including Snipe and Reed Bunting.
A management plan has been prepared and work installing an all abilities path and interpretation material has been completed.
For further information please contact Development Services 01343 563265 developmentprojects@moray.gov.uk
Moray Sustainability Forum (MSF)
The Council is a member of the MSF which was set up to facilitate networking and encourage people to become more involved in sustainability issues which cover everything from energy conservation to biodiversity. The Forum held its first gathering on 8th April 2002 and a report on the event will be published in October 2002. The Forum is co-ordinated by Rod Lovie from the Rural Environmental Action Project (REAP) who produce regular bulletins.
For further information contact Rod Lovie, 01542 888070 rod.lovie@csv.org.uk.
North East Scotland Local Biodiversity Action Plan NELBAP
The Council are a partner organisation on the NELBAP which aims to produce, implement and monitor action plans for a range of important habitats and species throughout the North East of Scotland. The Local Biodiversity Action Plan is designed to fit into a national and international programme designed to enhance biodiversity globally. A steering group of representatives from a range of organisations overseas the project with the support of a range of local sub-groups.
For further information visit the web site at www.nesbiodiversity.org.uk.