Buckfastleigh West
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
Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group
• Roadside Verge project- restoration of sp-rich habitat on selected verges and council owned green space • Buckfastleigh Nature Network Project (Lottery funded) - creating a network of people and green spaces managed for nature with underpinning carbon messaging • Trinity Church - Haven for Wildlife (Primarily a Wild flower meadow and swift box project)
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.
Carbon Savvy
Three personal carbon footprint calculators free of charge to help people understand their own carbon footprint and suggest the most effective ways to reduce it; Carbon Ambassadors Live online course: 8 sessions over 8 weeks (this has run three times). A comprehensive guide to carbon footprinting, with guest speakers; Carbon Savers bite-sized course: New course launching in October - 15 minute video sessions with accompanying materials, run once a month for ten months.
Local Projects
Create Community Orchards and Plant Landmark Trees
DWT's Saving Devon's Treescapes offers a full free support package
Protect Our Rivers' Health with Citizen Science
Contribute to the resilience of our region's rivers, their habitats and wildlife
Promote Your Wildlife-Friendly Spaces with Awards
Devon Wildlife Trust offers awards to gardens that support wildlife
