ENVIRONMENT
Wildlife in the South Hams AONB is under extreme threat from Climate Change and loss of habitat. Without our concerted efforts to rebuild habitats in our gardens, farmlands, riverbanks and seashore - some species are tottering on the brink of extinction. Local action to monitor, rebuild and conserve our wildlife is of great importance and very rewarding. Nature wants to live, and will live, if we give it a chance.
What needs to be done?
Wildlife in the South Hams AONB is under extreme threat from Climate Change and loss of habitat. Without our concerted efforts to rebuild habitats in our gardens, farmlands, riverbanks and seashore - some species are tottering on the brink of extinction. Local action to monitor, rebuild and conserve our wildlife is of great importance and very rewarding. Nature wants to live, and will live, if we give it a chance.
Find out more about protecting and nurturing our local environment here.
What are we doing?
WILD ABOUT BIGBURY & RINGMORE
Learning about our local wildlife, designing wildlife corridors, restoring habitats and safeguarding nature in Bigbury & Ringmore. See our News Page for details of events.
THE BIGBURY MAP PROJECT
We have used the 1843 Tithe Map to plot the land-use across Bigbury parish and an 1890s map to plot field boundaries. We have also constructed a 2023 land-use map in order to set targets for restoring hedges, meadows, orchards and woodlands.
BIGBURY GARDENERS
We give seasonal advice, share tips and organise events to support gardeners in eco-friendly practice. We're currently working on establishing a community compost centre and creating a wildlife garden at our village pub - The Pickwick Inn.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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Join Wild About Bigbury
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Join Bigbury Net Zero and receive our free booklet 'Gardening for Wildlife'
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Join Bigbury Gardeners Whats App group - message 07980 525663 to join.
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Find advice and suggestions in our gardening and wildlife articles in Bigbury News
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Sign up for the Bigbury Net Zero Drums email
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Follow Bigbury Net Zero on Facebook
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Help us organise or attend our gardening and wildlife community events.
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Help reduce beach rubbish by joining the 'Beach Cleans' (see Bigbury NZ Drums)
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Reduce plastic rubbish by using the Beach Toy Share box on Bigbury Beach.
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Apply for a Wildlife Garden Award from Devon Wildlife Trust
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Find out more about our river at Avon River Champions
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Support the Avon Valley Project
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Support Surfers Against Sewage
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Help restore local insect populations with Life on the Edge
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Join the Avon Estuary Forum
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Support the work of the Aune Conservation Association