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Home Composting Masterclass a huge success

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
Managed hedge banks in Ashprington help to increase wildlife

Managed hedge banks in Ashprington help to increase wildlife

In a few weeks SHDC’s “South Hams Tree, Woodland & Hedge Plan 2024 - 2029” will be published. This plan recognises that it is not only trees and woodland that are vital for mitigating climate change and biodiversity in our landscape but that our network of hedges have to be included as well.

March 11, 2025
What are positive tipping points?

What are positive tipping points?

Tipping points are moments when small changes lead to big, sometimes irreversible changes in a system.

March 5, 2025

Events

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

Totnes Climate Hub

Totnes Climate Hub

We have created a physical climate change response centre on the High Street where people can come to learn about our challenges of climate & ecological breakdown & also find effective ways to respond to these challenges locally with the community.

20-100
Volunteers
Charity
Project Cost
The Hillyfield Woodland Farm on Dartmoor

The Hillyfield Woodland Farm on Dartmoor

Woodland restoration project managed for community and ecological benefit

5-20
Volunteers
Ltd Company
Project Cost
Diocese of Exeter

Diocese of Exeter

Carbon Literacy Project, Arocha Eco-Church, Arocha Eco-Diocese, Living Churchyards program, Action Plan to Net Zero Carbon, marine conservation toolkit. To find out more, you can visit our webpage, social media channels, sign up to our mailing list, email us, or speak to someone in your local CofE church! We would love to hear from you.

Less than 5
Volunteers
Other
Project Cost

Projects

Create a Wildlife Corridor Along a River

Create a Wildlife Corridor Along a River

Yealm Estuary Moor aims to improve the health & biodiversity of the River Yealm

Volunteers
Project Cost
Host Climate and Nature Event with Local Sustainability Groups

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
Grow and plant native trees

Grow and plant native trees

Moor Trees grows native broadleaved trees in South Hams

20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost