“East of the supergroyne, nothing is planned.” . The BMP’s steering group met up a fortnight ago: Beach Management Plan: latest meeting report – Vision… Read More »Beach Management Plan: tenfold increase in erosion predicted
“#futuregen is the inspiring story of a small, pioneering nation discovering prosperity through its vast natural beauty, renewable energy resources and resilient communities.” Lord Bird’s… Read More »Looking to the well-being of future generations
Help out by going to: www.gofundme.com/freepackedlunches . These are very difficult times for businesses – especially the hospitality business. So when many are jumping in… Read More »Budleigh café offers free children’s lunches
Three new approaches to rural land systems stand out: large-scale ecosystem restoration, regenerative agriculture and rewilding . How can farmers and landowners be encouraged and… Read More »How to manage our farmland better for wildlife
Businesses and holidaymakers will not be able to claim. . As the hospitality industry comes to terms with further restrictions, there have been further grants… Read More »Travel restrictions, the hospitality industry and insurance payments
Looking back over a half-century of green campaigning. . It is now five years since the former leader of Friends of the Earth visited Sidmouth… Read More »Is there any point in environmental protest?
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