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Working with nature: notes from Hillside
Across England we've had the sunniest March ever recorded and the 3rd driest March on record! For growers and farmers, the glorious sunshine was frequently accompanied by a dry easterly breeze, exacerbating the drying effect on the soils: for us this meant ewes with lambs in fields but the grass not growing.
April 15, 2025
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What are the ecological impacts of solar farms?
In order to meet its targets for de-carbonising energy production in the UK, recent governments have resorted to consenting large-scale solar PV installations on farmland in our countryside.
March 25, 2025
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Home Composting Masterclass a huge success
On Saturday 15th March an enthusiastic group of 19 composting enthusiasts, both experienced and novice, from communities across South Hams joined Dr Compost, Nicky Scott, and SusSH compost mentor, Melissa Harvey at the Sustainable South Brent (SSB) community composting site, for an afternoon masterclass on home composting.
March 17, 2025
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Bioregional Learning Centre
Some of our work includes the UK's First River Charter for the Dart at Dartington and devondoughnut.org (based on the priciples of Doughnut Economics)
Less than 5
Volunteers
CIC
Project Cost
Moor Trees
Moor Trees grows native broadleaved trees in two South Hams nurseries from seed collected locally by its volunteers for planting in South Devon especially Dartmoor National Park. We campaign for a more nature-rich Dartmoor with temperate rainforest filling its valleys and help organisations elsewhere to copy our model.
20-100
Volunteers
Charity
Project Cost
Apricot Centre CIC - Biodynamic Farm and Wellbeing Service
Biodynamic Farming, Wellbeing Services for children and families at the edge of potential, Permaculture Design Services for farms and estates in transition to regenerative practices, Education of Regenerative Farmers
Less than 5
Volunteers
CIC
Project Cost
Projects
Host Climate and Nature Event with Local Sustainability Groups
A joint project led by SMASH with speakers, stalls and networking opportunities
5-20
Volunteers
<£5k
Project Cost
Promote Earth Friendly Values Around Our Food
Workshops promoting Earth Friendly values around food from the Deer Wood Trust
5-20
Volunteers
£5k - £50k
Project Cost
Tackle Food Waste with a Community Fridge
South Brent Community Fridge prevents food waste & helps with cost of living
5-20
Volunteers
<£5k
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