Community groups have been doing wonderful work for nature recovery this year.

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Winners: Ashreigney and Riddlecombe Nature Recovery Group

The group was formed in the summer of 2022 by Neil Spencer as a response to the decline of nature in the Parish. Neil asked people in the Parish what they were passion about and from there a plan was formulated on how they would address nature recovery. They have held guided walks on Culm grassland to build an understanding of its importance as one of the most valuable habitats. They have planned and organised the creation and installation of 100 nest boxes for priority species such as Pied flycatcher, Dipper and Swift.

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Find out more about what the group have been to by watching their video here: https://youtu.be/STv6y6RRW2A

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Other commendable Pledges

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Winkleigh Biodiversity Group

The group have been active for over a decade and are previous award winners. They have gone to support other groups getting started in taking action for Nature recovery within Winkleigh such as the Trustees of the Winkleigh Sports Centre. The group have involved other local communities in distribution of native trees to gardens. They have organised a Saving Devon Treescapes Tree Hub in February at Winkleigh for Devon Wildlife Trust . They  distributed 200 native trees to 65 households.

Winkleigh Sports Centre Trustees

The  have managed their grass, allowing to remain uncut in summer. They have also pledge to do plant surveys and some seed and plant plugs as appropriate to increase diversity. They are also preparing the ground to extract bramble roots, sowing of grass/flower mix 60:40. Judicious weeding to maintain grassy sward. With the support from Winkleigh biodiversity group they have put together of a Five year plan to increase wildflowers on the whole site, with help from Community Nature Recovery Challenge Fund

Are you keen to join a group? Scroll down to community groups for a list of local groups you can get involved with.

‍Pledge for Nature Knowledge Base - North Devon Biosphere

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