East Ayrshire Coalfield Environment Initiative

the east ayrshire coalfield environment initiative (cei) is an environmental charity working in partnership with local people, communities and east ayrshire council to enhance, conserve and promote the environment in east ayrshire. we create new and improved habitats, which have a high value for wildlife. these habitats include native woodland, farmland and wetlands and can be located on restored surface mines or elsewhere. we encourage healthier communities by encouraging people to spend time outside in their local greenspace and by working with volunteers to engage with the environment through practical projects. we assist schools and youth groups with environmental education. this can include supporting young people towards their john muir awards, teaching classes about birds and conservation and helping school eco-committees develop their gardening skills. we run community projects and events. these aim to include people from a range of demographic groups and explore topics suc