Have your say on wildllife projects

People are being given a say on two projects in Cumnock and the Doon Valley to create or enhance habitats for wildlife.

The East Ayrshire Coalfield Environment Initiative ( CEI) has launched the ‘ Perfect Peatlands’ scheme.

It aims to improve important peatland habitats.

The second project is called the ‘ Coalfields for

Pollinators’ and that will create new habitat for threatened bees, butterflies, moths and other flying critters.

They will create beautiful meadows, planting gorgeous spring bulbs and fruits trees across Cumnock and the Doon Valley.

The projects will take place over two years ( 2020– 2022) and there will be opportunities to get involved, whether you are a volunteer, local group, land owner, educator or young person.

A CEI spokesman said: “Healthy peatland habitats are important in fighting climate change, can improve water quality, reduce local flooding impacts, and provide homes for wildlife.

“If you would like to get close and personal with peatlands and their awesome wildlife, we can guide you in discovering, learning and volunteering.

“We need help to record the special nature of local bogs ( rain- fed peatlands with deep peat soils) and will also be working with local land managers and specialist contractors to see that damaged peatlands are restored and managed for the future. Coalfields for Pollinators is a very important project because our native pollinators are in trouble! Pollinating insects such as bees, hoverflies and moths are vital to nature and to us, as they pollinate both wild plants and the food that we eat.

To express your interest call Daisy on 07766 18 5987 or email info@ ea- cei. org. uk.