Sheffield Active Citizens for the Environment Research Project
Feedback and discussions with local groups have shown the need for active integrated biodiversity / nature conservation / environmental networking throughout
The need for developing effective support networks is set against local authority and central government changes to funding and support; the aspirations of the ‘Big Society’; and new targets and policies on biodiversity and climate change. The project examines critical questions of support for existing groups (often with ageing memberships) and fostering of new groups from diverse communities to make networks (including electronic virtual networking and media support) accessible and relevant.
As part of the research, an on-line survey is now available for local environmental & conservation groups to fill in. The survey link is being sent to a contact person for them to complete on behalf of the group. If you are a member of a local Sheffield based group then contact your group's secretary and see if they have been sent an invitation to complete the survey. A downloadable version of the survey is available here.
Environmental / conservation groups survey
We are also contacting other Sheffield community groups to ask for their views on being involved in new networks. Groups can take part in the on-line survey by using the following link Click here to take survey A downloadable version of the survey is also available here for groups to complete and return to SYBRG, Venture House, 103 Arundel Street, Sheffield S1 2NT.
If you want to find out more about the research or would like to take part in the survey please get in touch with Christine Handley either by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 0114 272 4227
