30 November

BBC Ground Force presenter Kirsty King joined the Chairman of the Environment Agency Sir John Harman and CSV Deputy Executive Director Bill Garland to launch Action Earth 2006 at Freightliners City Farm, north London.

The were helped by local school children and volunteers from the Environment Agency to put the finishing touches to a specially-built Georgian home for gigantic rabbits Rex and Domino.

Bill Garland said: “CSV welcomes this partnership with the Environment Agency in what is the sixteenth year of Action Earth, and we look forward to  thousands people getting involved in over 700 projects, and in doing so improving the lives of many more and the communities where they live”.

The farm is the first to register as part of the Environment Agency Action Earth 2006 campaign, following the announcement that the Environment Agency has pledged to support CSV’s campaign for the third year running.

Environment Agency Action Earth 2006, which runs from 1 January to 30 June 2006, asks people to identify ways in which they can improve their local environment and organise their own projects to meet that community need. By registering their project with CSV community groups are then eligible for a £50 grant to help with set-up and running costs.

Visit the Action Earth website to find out how you can get involved.