Sacred Grove Western Isles
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Self Description
SACRED GROVE WESTERN ISLES - Environmental Advocacy, Monitoring & Signposting
Sacred Grove Western Isles is a voluntary, independent, UK based network of environmental-ecological advocates widely experienced in research, planning and management. Free to join regardless of what grove, order, group you are in you can act as an individual under our auspices once you are a known member. We act as an umbrella advocacy group.
We can offer guidance for those challenging planning applications that threaten habitat, local pollution and concerns i.e. ask for our leaflets and see our website for help such as how to Save a Tree! http://sacredgrovewesternisles.co.uk .
Signposting to local and national groups, experts and professionals who can assist you.
Support for voluntary eco-workers to link up with others, sharing ideas and experience - set up local groups, finding volunteers using the media, websites and our network.
Guidance on environmental and conservation policies and practice and how to access appropriate legal and governmental information.
Monitoring and referral to Earth Stewardship Alliance International , providing data to **ICE Coalition - International Court for the Environment
Be part of our Vision:
We welcome everyone of any group, grove, religion, creed, or political persuasion who are actively interested in volunteering as and when they can, and want to join us in -
PROTECTING & CARING FOR
Our ancient meadows, hedgerows, woods, heritage trees, rivers, beaches, coastlines, parks, gardens, creatures, plants and wildlife etc.
CHALLENGING
The reasons and causes of ecological problems, pollution, destruction of natural habitats, vandalism of places of natural beauty, desecration of sacred sites and ancient monuments. All info is confidential, anonymity is an option if you prefer.
WORKING TOGETHER
We started out as Sacred Grove South West — a Devon & Cornwall based group of environmental advocates, many of whom were druids, pagans and those who followed nature based belief paths. We have grown rapidly into an eclectic UK-wide network which anyone can freely join who wish to work voluntarily together.
Disclaimer
Sacred Grove Western Isles reserves the right NOT to offer any service without further explanation. Sacred Grove Western Isles members’ views are not necessarily the views of the organisation. Please contact us for clarification on any queries you may have.
NB: Sacred Grove Western Isles services are FREE to INDIVIDUALS, but groups, organisations and businesses will be referred to Earth Stewardship International.
HOW YOU can help us and the planet:
Become a local contact of Sacred Grove Western Isles, informing us of issues/problems.
Start a local group to work and campaign on issues and concerns, ie. litterpicking and monitoring woods, streams, beaches and liaising with other eco groups.
Visit/write to local councils, agencies and organisations to liaise/research developments which may encroach or endanger wildlife, or result in loss of habitat, damage historical or ancient landscape; museums re: relics, etc.
Join the Woodland Trust and Tree Council and help care for your local trees - see our website
©Sacred Grove Western Isles 2009 [October]
We work alongside Earth Stewardship Alliance International and the Coalition for the International Court for the Environment. Membership of SGWI is free, with donation for badges - you dont have to join any of our partner organisations. Free membership is available to all to ESAI and the Coalition is for lawyers/academics by invitation. Please ask for details.