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Discover local nature and climate groups and find out what your community is doing to reduce its carbon footprint and promote nature.
Carbon Impact Tool
Local Groups
South Hams Tree Wardens Network
We protect mature trees in Parish Conservation Areas and trees with Tree Protection Orders (TPOs) on them. Also involved in lobbying SHDC on the importance of trees in planning.We are affiliated with the Tree Council who run the Tree Warden scheme nationwide.
The Hillyfield Woodland Farm on Dartmoor
Woodland restoration project managed for community and ecological benefit
Sustainable South Brent
We now have a number of well-established projects, including the Marsh Composting Centre, a school garden, a hedges and woodland group and the 4B's. We have more than 200 members. SSB works closely with South Brent Parish Council who declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency in 2019. The Trustee group is presently reviewing strategic priorities and is currently focussing new effort around transport and energy projects.
Local Projects
Create Permissive Paths and Wildlife Corridors
The Kettlewell Walk includes new trees, path creation, hedging and a picnic area
Build Community with a New Hub
Moor Imagination Collective intend to develop a community hub in Buckfastleigh
Calculate and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Providing tools to help people understand their own carbon footprint
