Science and Environment

Highlands before Pylons - Campaigns against new large scale overhead power lines in the Scottish Highlands; includes background articles, opportunities to participate and/or support, meetings, and contacts.
http://www.hbp.org.uk/

Life Peatlands Project - Providing information about this project involved in restoring and conserving active blanket bog of European importance in North Scotland.
http://www.lifepeatlandsproject.com/

The Sunart Oakwoods Initiative - Restoration project offering maps, news, gallery and contact details.
http://www.sunartoakwoods.org.uk

Dounreay Stakeholder Group - Community association involved in the decommissioning of Dounreay; includes list of members and observers, terms of reference, agendas, minutes and contact details.
http://www.dounreaystakeholdergroup.org/

The Highland Biological Recording Group - Formed to stimulate public interest in biological recording, and to collect and publish data on Highland wildlife; information about membership, records and resources.
http://www.hbrg.org.uk/

Caithness Field Club - Members' interests include local history, archaeology, geography, natural history, and palaeontology; information about their programme of outings, schedule of winter talks, membership, and contact details.
http://www.caithness.org/caithnessfieldclub/

Caithness Windfarms Information Forum - Offers details of proposed sites, environmental considerations, objection advice, accident statistics and contact information.
http://www.caithnesswindfarms.co.uk/

Trees for Life - A charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the ancient Caledonian Forest; includes details of their projects, newsletters, volunteer opportunities, background history, and contacts.
http://www.treesforlife.org.uk/

Highland Badger Network Home Page - A group protecting the welfare of badgers living in the Scottish Highlands; information about membership, activities, and news.
http://www.highlandbadgers.net/

North Highland Forest Trust - Offers advice and assistance to groups, crofters and individuals involved in community forestry and woodland management in Caithness and Sutherland. Details of services, events, publications, and partners.
http://www.nhft.org.uk/

Butterfly Conservation Highland Branch - Offers information on aims of the society, news, record keeping, local committee, field trips and species lists.
http://www.highland-butterflies.org.uk

Highland Real Nappy Project - Offers details of aims, services and contact details.
http://www.hrnp.org.uk/

Highlands Astronomical Society - A group of enthusiasts from across the area who meet regularly in Inverness; events calendar, information about their equipment and projects, news, and monthly guide to the night sky.
http://www.spacegazer.com/

Spittal Windfarm Opposition - Offers details on objections, galleries and contact information.
http://www.caithnesshost.co.uk/swog/