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Greener East Allington report increased wildlife along newly fenced stream

A polluted watercourse sees the return of insects and birds after management and restoration

June 30, 2025

BLUEprint For Rivers Summit

Take part in a gathering of local stakeholders to help the River Avon, River Gara & Slapton Ley, and the Salcombe–Kingsbridge Estuary.

June 25, 2025

Local organisations gather to discuss joined up climate and nature action in South Devon

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.

June 17, 2025

Events

Sustainable South Hams Assembly

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Field Trip to Brimridge: A Nature Reserve in the Making with Devon Wildlife Trust

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The Apricot Centre at Huxhams, guided tour and talk with author and farmer Marina O'Connell

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Resources

A Guide to Repurposing Brown Bins

In 2023, many brown wheelie bins in South Hams became redundant due to the garden waste collection by South Hams District Council (SHDC) becoming chargeable. We have worked with SHDC to explore the potential for repurposing, upcycling, and reusing the bins to save resources.

Community Composting in the South Hams

If you've been thinking of starting a community composting project in your area, this online guide is a great overview of everything you need to know to get started. From planning the project to sourcing volunteers and becoming a community business, this guide is a fantastic resource filled with exemplar projects and resources to get you off on the right foot.

Compost Workshop Materials

Compost Workshop information for Ben Bryant's workshops

Groups

Sustainable Staverton

We are a community group set up by the parish council following Staverton Parish Council’s declaration of a climate emergency in 2019. We aim to share knowledge and ideas to help protect and restore biodiversity, and to work towards eliminating our carbon emissions. Our projects are focused around Biodiversity, Home Energy, Travel, and Food & Farming.

5-20

Parish Council working group

Sustainable Littlehempston

Sustainable Littlehempston is a working group set up by the Parish Council to help improve biodiversity and tackle the climate crisis. Projects include: Tree planting and biodiversity in the parish, improving energy efficiency in parishioners homes, improving the walking and cycling connection to Totnes, helping parishioners grow and share food and reduce food waste.

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Parish Council working group