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Education and engagement are vital in tackling climate change. By providing knowledge and awareness about the environment, we empower individuals to make informed decisions and take meaningful action. Engaging people in the climate challenge fosters a sense of responsibility and collective effort, driving positive change for a sustainable future.
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How Sustainable South Hams Communicates With You
To make sure we're helping you connect to each other, network and learn together, we’re changing up the way we communicate. Find out more and decide which way of hearing from us works best for you.
November 28, 2022
Making every penny count for the future at Planet Local
The first ever Planet Local festival will ask consumers in the South Hams to pause before they buy this Christmas to consider the impact of their purchases on nature and our climate.
November 25, 2022
Event: Hedges, Trees & Ponds: Creating Wildlife Corridors
We had another great turnout for our field trip to Hillside near Tuckenhay to look at the creation of wildlife corridors on a 22-acre site.
November 10, 2022
Resources
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)
5-20
Volunteers
Other
Project Cost
Westcountry Rivers Trust
We have been restoring and protecting freshwater environments in the Westcountry for more than 25 years. Our Mission is to restore and protect the rivers, lakes, and estuaries of the Westcountry for the benefit of nature, people, and local economies. Our Vision is to see people helping our Westcountry rivers flow freely and teem with life and valuing our vital natural resource, water.
100+
Volunteers
Charity
Project Cost
Devon Wildlife Trust
Volunteers
Charity
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
Living Churchyards: Protect Wildlife in Your Local Churchyard
Devon Living Churchyards Project encourages churches to support wildlife
20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
Clean and Survey Your Local Beach
Hope Cove and Soar Mill beach cleans and beach surveys with SMASH
Volunteers
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