21 April 2010

 

A group of National Park volunteers and members of the local community recently cleared an amazing 140kgs of litter from Lochgoilhead and Castle Carrick beaches. Soft drinks cans, fast food wrappers and fishing ropes were just a few of the items cleared by the group. The day was kick started by National Park Ranger, Rowan Fraser who gave a talk about Marine Conservation.

 

Elspeth Quinn, one of volunteers said: "When I saw volunteers were needed for the beach clean, I was delighted to help.  It was a fun and extremely worthwhile day – it was fascinating learning more about marine conservation and very satisfying relieving the environment of 140kg of litter."

 

The event was organised as part of the National Spring Clean Campaign by Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs through their ‘OUR park’ scheme and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority.

 

If you would like to get involved in events in your area, visit the Keep Scotland Tidy interactive map at http://springclean.keepscotlandtidy.org/map

 

Further Information

Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs is an independent charity dedicated to the conservation, enhancement and enjoyment of the landscape and wildlife of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. To find out more about the charity’s work and special projects like ‘OUR park’ visit: www.lochlomondtrossachs.org.uk or call project officer Alice Blazy-Winning on 01389 727 761.

 

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has 150 National Park Volunteers who get involved in a variety of activities to help achieve National Park Aims.  They contribute over 2500 hours a year to the aims of the Park. To find out more click here or contact Zoe Morris on 01389 722001.

 

National Spring Clean month continues throughout April.  Find out more at http://springclean.keepscotlandtidy.org