Month: October 2021
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Wildlife Warden Podcast Episode 7
In this podcast Emily Marbaix updates us on what wildlife wardens have been up to, reminds us of autumn jobs to do in the garden, especially those that help wildlife, and takes a look at the eco-friendliness (or not) of our pets, including what we feed them and the flea and worm treatments we give […]
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October 2021 Newsletter
Here is this month’s Newsletter dominated by two COPs, ie one more than you’ll see in the news. These and other topics covered are: Devon-wide Retrofit survey. COP26 is almost upon us. The Convention on Biological Diversity and COP15. A joint approach to Climate & Ecology. The Devon Climate Assembly Report. ACT Wildlife Wardens. How to farm sustainably. […]
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How to farm sustainably
Peter French threw open his farm to a group of nearly 40 visitors last week (12th October) to share his ideas on how local farmers can adapt to the changing conditions they face. Peter farms 280 hectares (700 acres) near Stokenteignhead and is working to reduce his farm’s carbon footprint. He is doing this by […]
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Local teenager on a mission to COP26
Newton Abbot resident Jessie Stevens is heading to Glasgow for the COP26 summit in November, and plans to pedal the whole 570 miles! She will be cycling under the banner of the People Pedal Power mission she has created. This aims to inspire people (particularly young people) to join her on her journey and deliver […]