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Joined up action for climate and nature - a Round Table Discussion

Over fifty organisations already taking action on climate change, social justice and recovering nature in South Devon are invited to a Round Table Discussion at Follaton House, home of South Hams District Council on Wednesday 10th September at 3pm.

August 26, 2025

Notes from Hillside - DEFRA helping farmers with climate adaption by offering support for agroforestry

The new agroforestry grants from DEFRA, offered via the Countryside Stewardship (CS) process, should add more trees to existing UK farming systems and help add resilience as the climate warms.

August 26, 2025

SusSH hosts a tour of local compost sites

Community composting enthusiasts from across 6 South Hams projects joined us for a sunny evening tour of compost sites, along with compost portfolio holder Cllr Jacqi Hodgson.

July 21, 2025

Events

Christmas Celebration

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SusSH Change Makers: Working with South Hams District Council

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July Special Gathering & Workshop: Starting and Developing Your Community Group

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Resources

Britain’s hedges need to grow up! Harnessing the full potential of our hedgerows

Colin Clutterbuck outlines a simple, efficient method to support carbon-sequestering hedges

Devon Carbon Plan

The Devon Carbon Plan is the roadmap for how Devon will reach net-zero emissions by 2050 (at the latest). The Devon Carbon Plan outlines actions for how each sector (economy and resources, energy supply, food, land and sea, transport, and the built environment) can reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme

This programme from Defra is running from July 2021 to March 2024. Throughout the programme, farmers and land managers can be supported to carry out projects that support nature recovery, mitigate the impacts of climate change, provide opportunities for people to discover, enjoy and understand the landscape and cultural heritage, or support nature-friendly, sustainable farm businesses.

Groups

Til the Coast is Clear

Plastic pollution recovery (Till the Coast is Clear), nature regeneration (Force4Nature) Community engagement & education (The Dolphin Project)

20-100

CIC

Ambios

Nature Recovery / Nature Conservation Training (young adults).

5-20

Charity

South Devon National Landscape

Engaging residents and visitors to conserve, enhance, and and value the South Devon National Landscape. Projects include Farming in Protected Landscapes, Access for All, biodiversity projects in the estuaries, coast, and landscape including Life on the Edge - restoring coastal species-rich grasslands for endangered invertebrates.

20-100

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