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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

Compost, Councils and Energy: Our New Special Interest Groups

Three new Special Interest Groups had their founding meetings at the Sustainable South Hams Assembly. Focusing on Community Composting, Community Renewable Energy, and Parish & Town Councils, the groups offer a chance to develop ideas, create projects and meet enthusiastic and like-minded people.

October 17, 2022

Events

Changemakers Meeting - Christmas Celebration

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Home Composting Masterclass

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SusSH Change Makers: Working with South Hams District Council

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Resources

Habitat Clearance

Guidance, particularly for councils, on habitat clearance taking place prior to planning application, including relevant legislation

Talk: Learn about Community Fridges

Inga Page introduces the Ashburton Community Fridge and discusses the importance of community fridges and how to get your own up and running!

Britain’s hedges need to grow up! Harnessing the full potential of our hedgerows

Colin Clutterbuck outlines a simple, efficient method to support carbon-sequestering hedges

Groups

Ambios

Nature Recovery / Nature Conservation Training (young adults).

5-20

Charity

South Devon National Landscape

Engaging residents and visitors to conserve, enhance, and and value the South Devon National Landscape. Projects include Farming in Protected Landscapes, Access for All, biodiversity projects in the estuaries, coast, and landscape including Life on the Edge - restoring coastal species-rich grasslands for endangered invertebrates.

20-100

Other

Bioregional Learning Centre

Some of our work includes the UK's First River Charter for the Dart at Dartington and devondoughnut.org (based on the priciples of Doughnut Economics)

Less than 5

CIC