Forest Education Initiative
Forest Education Initiative
Forest Education Initiative
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North East Scotland
Aberdeenshire

North East Scotland
Address Grampian Conservancy
Forestry Commission
Craibstone Estate, Doig Scott Building, Bucksburn,
Aberdeenshire

Tel: 01224 440713


Postcode AB21 9TR
Contact Antonia Dunwoody
Telephone 01224 440713
Description
The group was established in 1997.

Members include representatives from:
Forestry Commission, Scottish Natural Heritage, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Council Ranger Services, Buchan and Banff Countryside Group, Banff and Buchan College And National Trust for Scotland.

Independents:
Creative Star Learning, Camphill, Forvie Tree Nursery

FEI supports schools and communities delivering Outdoor Learning (such as Forest School, John Muir Award, Eco-schools, Active Schools etc.) in the Aberdeen city and Aberdeenshire areas.

Our aim is to to help people of all ages understand why trees and forests are important ."
Local projects
Woods for Learning
October 2009 All ages
The NE Forest Education Initiative (FEI) cluster group in partnership with Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) are happy to announce the launch of the Woods for Learning Grant Scheme 2009 / 2010. The small scale grant scheme supports projects which promote the use of woodlands and forests as a learning and development resource in Aberdeen city and Aberdeenshire. The grant is available to community groups, schools and woodland education providers. The award is designed to help groups to undertake projects and events that directly engage a diversity of people and promote the use woodlands / forests for outdoor learning activities that are sustainable beyond the project / event. All completed applications must be sent by email to FEI.grampian@forestry.gsi.gov.uk. For more information contact the FEI Development Officer by phoning 01224 440713 or email Antonia.Dunwoody@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Equipment List
October 2009 Cross curriculum All ages

Equipment to borrow
FEI has equipment that can be borrowed, such as:
- giant jigsaws covering various aspects of forestry,
- two large tipis for use at events,
- kelly kettles,
- wooden games etc.

Most of the equipment is stored near Aberdeen. Please get in touch with Antonia Dunwoody (antonia.dunwoody@forestry.gsi.gov.uk) to book anything out. Also feel free to come and have alook at what we have to offer (again please arrange this through Antonia).
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Last updated: 2009-10-05
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