Heath Lobelia – Safeguarding special species
The Heath Lobelia, Lobelia urens, an incredibly rare wildflower, was actually first discovered growing in the UK, here in this area in the 1770s. It was discovered by William Newbery, a herbalist from Heathstock. Belonging to the Campanulaceae family, the Heath...
Saving Devon’s Treescapes
With alarming predictions that 90% of our ash trees will be lost to ash dieback disease, Devon’s treescapes and the wildlife dependent on them, face an uncertain future. Dealing with such a devastating forecast, we’re partnering with Saving Devon’s Treescapes, a new...
Funding boost as Lower Otter Restoration Project proposals revealed
Proposals to restore the Otter Estuary to a more natural condition, closer to that which existed two hundred years ago, will be submitted to East Devon District councillors later this year following the approval of a major funding bid. The Lower Otter Restoration...