Search Results for: biodiversity group

‘Hedgerows are not only an intrinsic part of England’s rural heritage, they can also be a real asset in helping to tackle the biodiversity and… Read More »Mapping England’s hedges

“We are considering taking a new approach with more emphasis on how beautiful places and buildings can be planned at the outset through the local… Read More »Draft East Devon Local Plan – what about good design?

How flooding on our roads is not going to get much better any time soon… . There are fears of roads turning into rivers –… Read More »How roads become rivers

“You only have to look at the current situation with Children Services in Devon. This isn’t brought on by those working on the frontline. It… Read More »Disappointing news for rural areas

“It is time to address supply and demand in an integrated way, freeing up land for the production of nutritious food to address the food… Read More »‘Sugar pollution’: should the ‘producer pay’?

No plans as yet for a ‘meat tax’ – but support for ‘sugar and salt taxes’. . What behaviours should be encouraged/discouraged by government –… Read More »Meat tax? Sugar tax? Salt tax?

“This is something we could really work with.” “There’s plenty more sustainable fish in the sea beyond the big five, you just need to know… Read More »‘Most British fisheries are unsustainable’: but not in Lyme Bay

“Sidmouth is lumbered with an impressive white elephant that has set back the biodiversity of a locally important site for years.  It would have been far… Read More »The Knowle amphitheatre: a talk, a site visit and an alternative narrative

… for local groups such as the VGS looking at local issues? . To what extent can AI help in doing research and putting together… Read More »To what extent can AI chat apps ‘create policy’?

“The important role that biomass will play in Britain’s fully decarbonised power system.” [UK government] Growing maize to burn… cutting trees for wood pellets… .… Read More »How will the new ‘biomass strategy’ work?

“Reducing fuel costs through solar energy” [Sid Valley Energy Action Group] “The question is whether any concerted actions for solar energy can be undertaken.” .… Read More »Acting locally on climate change: solar energy

“Climate change and biodiversity loss are closely linked.” [Natural History Museum] . The Devon Wildlife Trust‘s latest newsletter looks at ‘nature news’ – where it… Read More »Concern ‘the government will water down environmental policies’

Sidmouth Sidford Ward . The District Council elections are happening in two weeks’ time: EDDC elections 4th May: all Sidmouth seats contested – Vision Group for… Read More »EDDC elections 4th May: candidate profile:  Marianne RIXSON

Saturday 20th May “Driftwood and Thrift” . The VGS will be at this year’s SeaFest – again showcasing its ongoing projects, latest ideas and other… Read More »VGS @ SeaFest 2023

“In a de-natured countryside, it is pertinent to ask whether the greater good of the environment is really served by channelling so much conservation money… Read More »The case against the reintroduction of beavers