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ECBI HomeHow To GuideOrganise Blitz Workshops

Backgreen 'Blitzs' are volunteer workshops for the regeneration and development of backgreens. They can be held to clear out an overgrown backgreen, or install new features like raised beds. 

Previously backgreen blitz were organised by ECBA staff, and residents turned up at the allotted time.  During 2011, we are looking at ways that groups and individuals can plan their own backgreen blitz.  We have provided information below which will help anyone seeking to organise a Blitz.  ECBA also has a store of tools and equipment useful for setting up a new site send us an email if you want to borrow tools.

		Handout: Planning a Backgreen Blitz > This handout is packed full on information on how to plan a Backgreen Blitz
		Handout: Health & Safety at Backgreen Blitzs > You'll find here lots of useful information to help ensure that your Blitz is run safely
		Handout: Tools & Equipment For Backgreen Blitz > More health & safety advice on how to use tools and equipment.
		Handout: Blitz Passport > If you are organising a Blitz workshop through Dig For Victory Edinburgh you can print out these Blitz Passports to give to people.
		Handout: Advice on Creating New Access Points > If you want to open up some new access points into the community green from the sourrounding tenements this handout will be of some use.
		Handout: Large Trees In Backgreens > This handout gives some advice on how to deal with large trees in your backgreen.