News and stories
Read about latest news, updates, and sustainable stories with our blog
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Dittiscombe Estate achieves carbon net zero status
In November 2024 Dittiscombe Estate & Cottages completed a decarbonisation programme, offered by South Hams District Council.
Newton and Noss Mayo install house martin, tawny owl, and kestrel boxes
Newton and Noss Mayo Parish Council has funded the installation of owl and kestrel boxes in Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo.
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Force4Nature project organises team of 97 volunteers
The Force4Nature project connects local volunteer teams with exciting nature regeneration initiatives happening in their local community.
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South Brent residents celebrate new Hope Wood by planting 2,500 trees
South Brent’s residents recently planted the first 2,500 trees for a new 65-acre community woodland.
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Tree planting opportunities in January
Kick 2025 off in style by giving back to nature and joining one of these super fun tree planting days!
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Cheaper, greener electricity – made in Totnes
Energy Local Totnes is a community-driven club that enables households and small businesses to source affordable, locally generated green electricity.
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Sustainable South Hams in 2024
Happy New Year from the Sustainable South Hams team! To celebrate, we've put together a collection of some of our activities over the last year.
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Growing Devon Schools announces Teacher Training Day
Growing Devon Schools is excited to announce their next teacher training day, funded by Naturesave Trust.
SusSH Compost Team visit Loop Frome Project
Mel Harvey and Ruth Leonard-Williams from the SusSH compost team recently took a research trip to visit the inspirational Loop Frome project which is revolutionising resource use and composting - with the aim of sparking similar projects here in South Hams.