Take part in a gathering of local stakeholders to help the River Avon, River Gara & Slapton Ley, and the Salcombe–Kingsbridge Estuary.
On Tuesday 17th June we gathered at Follaton House alongside The Bioregional Learning Centre, Devon Climate Emergency, and South Hams District Council to host an afternoon session looking at joined up climate and nature action in South Devon.
The YEM and WATER local environment groups are actively working to improve river health with a long-term programme to control the spread of Japanese knotweed, himalayan balsam and other invasive non-native species (INNS).
Plastic pollution recovery (Till the Coast is Clear), nature regeneration (Force4Nature) Community engagement & education (The Dolphin Project)
Nature Recovery / Nature Conservation Training (young adults).
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.
Hope Cove and Soar Mill beach cleans and beach surveys with SMASH
A joint project led by SMASH with speakers, stalls and networking opportunities
Village summer Fair for South Brent with a focus on sustainability