Summer watch on the Stockland Turbaries
In the parish of Stockland, following the Enclosures, a number of pockets of land remained as common land and [...]
By Clare Groom
Posted Let’s all do our bit to take care of the Blackdown Hills
We are delighted that throughout the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty members of the community are helping us to make and keep the area special for generations to come. We’d [...]
By Clare Groom
Posted New £1m project – Connecting the Culm
New £1m project to tackle key environmental issues and adapt to climate change in the River Culm catchment.
Taking care of our woodland habitats
Who knew 'dog vomit slime mold' was a thing?! In his summer update Rob Greenhalgh, our local Forestry England Community Ranger, explores some the fascinating wildlife in our local woodland, and [...]
Getting Naturally Healthy in Blackdown Hills AONB
Taking time out to get some exercise and relax and unwind from the stresses of life can do you the power of good. Here are some ideas for easy-to-access places you can go in the Blackdown Hills [...]
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Take part in our bat survey
Do you live in the Devon part of the Blackdown Hills AONB? Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project is looking for people to help detect bats in their garden or land.
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Spring awakening – what’s happening in the woods?
By Clare Groom
Posted The future for the River Culm’s white-clawed crayfish
Blackdown Hills AONB presents… Crayfish!
With the help of some very creative young visitors to the River Culm Fair, we have put together this charming and enlightening stop-frame animation.
White-clawed crayfish found at last!
As part of Blackdown Hills AONB’s Culm Community Crayfish project, volunteers have been helping us to survey the River Culm to gather important information about the native white-clawed crayfish, [...]
