South Brent
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
Devon Wildlife Trust Wilder Communities Team
Wilder Communities advice; Wilder Communities Award (coming soon); Wildlife Gardening Award
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.
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.
Local Projects
Tackle Food Waste with a Community Fridge
South Brent Community Fridge prevents food waste & helps with cost of living
Increase Biodiversity by Creating a Wildflower Meadow
The Marsh Meadow project will convert rough grassland into a wildflower meadow
Engage your Community with a Nature & Climate Fair
Village summer Fair for South Brent with a focus on sustainability
Local Events
July Special Gathering & Workshop: Starting and Developing Your Community Group
