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.
The Force4Nature project connects local volunteer teams with exciting nature regeneration initiatives happening in their local community.
South Brent’s residents recently planted the first 2,500 trees for a new 65-acre community woodland.
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.
Wilder Communities advice; Wilder Communities Award (coming soon); Wildlife Gardening Award
We began a perennial wildflower meadow project in our local park in 2018 and have since begun managing several road verges and an area of the churchyard for wildlife and wildflowers, working with SHDC. Our other activities include planting fruit and pollinator-friendly trees around the local area, running gardening schemes, holding summer competitions, planting spring bulbs and working with local community groups to host events and guided walks.
A joint project led by SMASH with speakers, stalls and networking opportunities
How Tallet Meadow Farm turned pasture land into productive orchards.
Providing tools to help people understand their own carbon footprint