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South Brent residents celebrate new Hope Wood by planting 2,500 trees

South Brent residents celebrate new Hope Wood by planting 2,500 trees

South Brent’s residents recently planted the first 2,500 trees for a new 65-acre community woodland.

January 13, 2025
Tree planting opportunities in January

Tree planting opportunities in January

Kick 2025 off in style by giving back to nature and joining one of these super fun tree planting days!

January 2, 2025
Cheaper, greener electricity – made in Totnes

Cheaper, greener electricity – made in Totnes

Energy Local Totnes is a community-driven club that enables households and small businesses to source affordable, locally generated green electricity.

January 2, 2025

Events

Resources

A Guide to Repurposing Brown Bins

In 2023, many brown wheelie bins in South Hams became redundant due to the garden waste collection by South Hams District Council (SHDC) becoming chargeable. We have worked with SHDC to explore the potential for repurposing, upcycling, and reusing the bins to save resources.

Community Composting in the South Hams

If you've been thinking of starting a community composting project in your area, this online guide is a great overview of everything you need to know to get started. From planning the project to sourcing volunteers and becoming a community business, this guide is a fantastic resource filled with exemplar projects and resources to get you off on the right foot. 

Compost Workshop Materials

Compost Workshop information for Ben Bryant's workshops

Groups

Bidwell Brook Partnership

Bidwell Brook Partnership

Bidwell Brook is an important wildlife corridor that flows into the River Dart. The aims of the partnership, made up of Rattery & Dartington Parish Councils and local individuals and organisations, are to improve water quality, conserve and increase biodiversity, reduce flood risk and increase public engagement. Initial activities include citizen science to monitor water quality, engaging with key organisations, and seeking funding for ecological assessment and advice to landowners.

5-20
Volunteers
Other
Project Cost
Yealm Estuary to Moor Steering Group

Yealm Estuary to Moor Steering Group

Our goal is to create and restore habitats within the Yealm Catchment, working with professional partners such as Westcountry Rivers Trust, Devon Wildlife Trust, Woodland Trust, AONB, Dartmoor Parks Authority, National Trust.

20-100
Volunteers
Other
Project Cost
Modbury Community Orchard

Modbury Community Orchard

Community orchard harvest and Apple Day, including apple pressing. We also hold a Wassail in January and story telling in spring.

5-20
Volunteers
Informal Network
Project Cost

Projects

Protect Our Rivers' Health with Citizen Science

Protect Our Rivers' Health with Citizen Science

Contribute to the resilience of our region's rivers, their habitats and wildlife

20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
Create a Wildlife Corridor Along a River

Create a Wildlife Corridor Along a River

Yealm Estuary Moor aims to improve the health & biodiversity of the River Yealm

Volunteers
Project Cost
Clean and Survey Your Local Beach

Clean and Survey Your Local Beach

Hope Cove and Soar Mill beach cleans and beach surveys with SMASH

Volunteers
Project Cost