The Trust will use the funds for new signage to educate visitors about the unique dune ecosystem.
The Findhorn Dunes Trust got about £2200. It came from the Co-op community fund. They will use it for new signs.
The signs will go up next year. Dr. Steve Worth leads the trust. He hopes local people will make the signs.
The trust does not get much money. Donations from events help. This Co-op money is a great gift for them.
The new signs will help visitors. People can learn about the dunes. They’ll see why it needs care. The small boards will show plants and habitats.
The trust started in 2003. Someone gave land to the locals. Volunteers now help manage it. They keep its nature balanced.
It’s a big area by the sea. Dr. Worth says it has cool landscapes. Dunes, heathland, and woods are there. This helps many plants and animals.
They all need different places. They want to keep the dunes diverse. They stop some plants from taking over. Volunteers keep the area open. A nearby army unit also helps.
Dr. Worth mentioned a not-so-fun job. They clean up litter on the dunes. Most people use bins or take trash home. But they find camping gear and broken glass.
The trust wants more people to know things. Rare plants and old sites exist there. They give tours to show people the area. A walking festival helps share the word.