You may already have a clear idea of your project, or you may be a group of people looking to become involved in environmental work. In either case, the first step is to establish your aims. There are a wide range of reasons for undertaking practical environmental work or projects with an environmental theme:
- creating green space for people or wildlife
- enhancing the wildlife value of the area
- making the place look better
- education
- awareness raising
- community development
- creating community pride
- growing food
- reducing pollution
- improving health
- training in job skills
- social reasons
- personal development
