The natural forest can be divided into distinct layers or ‘storeys’. Prizes and awards … new and established projects. . Some ten years ago, the… Read More »Forest gardening in the West Country

“We can visit our fantastic local shops, hospitality businesses, entertainment and tourist attractions.” . Some four years ago, the Sid Valley Neighbourhood Plan’s business group… Read More »Is our local economy is dangerously over-exposed to tourism?

‘Climate change is happening. It’s just not the end of the world. It’s not even our most serious environmental problem.’ . Back in July, a… Read More »Reviewing “Apocalypse Never”

“It is imperative we build back both better and greener from the coronavirus pandemic – with a renewed and enhanced focus on protecting the environment,… Read More »A look at the government’s green policies

to be considered by the District Council . New information and perspectives are appearing on the controversial plans to halt erosion from the sea at… Read More »Beach Management Plan: new report on rates of erosion

What MPs and the CPRE have to say about the government’s plans to deregulate the planning system. . There are fears that housing reforms will… Read More »Housing reforms: revolt and reports from the shires

“Scientists remind councillors they have declared a climate emergency, and ask that decisions taken at the council meeting reflect that position.” . The county council… Read More »How is Devon doing on the environment and climate change?

resources/opportunities . The latest from the Transition Town network: . We hope you are all doing okay in these times of crisis, the following are… Read More »Transition Network: October news

“Watch out for flying fruits!” . It’s autumn – season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, as noted by Ed Dolphin writing in the Herald recently… Read More »The fruits of trees in autumn

A short film created by Honiton filmmaker Tommy Gillard . The British Film Institute festival has gone online – and this week is showing a… Read More »Shuttlecock: a film shot in Sidmouth at the BFI festival

Calling for Exeter to become a ‘zero-emissions transport city’ and the ‘electric bike capital of the South West’. . The county council has been keen… Read More »New cycle lanes: pop-up become permanent in Exeter

… an interim report . When it came to power, the new administration at East Devon brought in a new portfolio – dedicated to bringing… Read More »Democracy and Transparency at East Devon

From algae to maize – from greenwash to soil erosion . There are biofuels…. and there are biofuels: “A decade ago, the green technology space… Read More »Biofuel – a critical assessment

“Autumn is a good time to create a new wildlife pond in your garden.” . There have been some great ‘pond projects’ of late: Building… Read More »The pleasures of a pond

“Ironically the Preferred Option is the most expensive of all the options that have been considered.” A Plymouth University study suggests that parts of the… Read More »Beach Management Plan: alternative views and new studies