Directory of Science and Environment Resources

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This category is for information and organisations related to the environment and scientific activities of the county of Devon. It is for websites which are related exclusively to the county or to more than one of the smaller geographic areas within it. Topics include the natural environment, scientific activities specific to the county, and both professional and amateur scientific organisations.

Subcategories

• Dartmoor
• Dawlish Warren
• Plymouth
• River Tamar and AONB
• Weather

Resources in This Category

• Butterfly Conservation Devon Branch

  http://www.devon-butterflies.org.uk/
  Includes details of events such as field trips, also information about butterflies and moths found in Devon.

• Campaign Against Nuclear Storage and Radiation

  http://www.westcountrylinks.co.uk/cansar/index.htm
  CANSAR is a group dedicated to addressing the threats to the people of Plymouth, and South East Cornwall from nuclear radiation and pollution by the operations carried out at the Devonport Royal Dockyard by the MoD and DML.

• Devon Archaeological Society

  http://devonarchaeologicalsociety.org.uk/
  Profile, projects, courses and meetings with news, gallery and publications.

• Devon Authorities Recycling Partnership

  http://www.recycledevon.org/
  A group of local authorities in Devon acting as a resource for residents and schools to find out about reducing, reusing and recycling. Includes advice, newsletters, events and contact information.

• Devon Badger Watch

  http://www.devonbadgerwatch.co.uk/
  Information about, and live streaming video of, badgers. Where to see wild badgers.

• Devon Bat Group

  http://www.dbg.me.uk/
  Membership formed in 1986, promoting educational talks, roost visits, surveys, and caring for injured bats by licenced wardens. Includes FAQ, bat box construction, local species, submissions for sightings, with contacts in the North and South.

• Devon CC: Historic Environment Team

  https://new.devon.gov.uk/historicenvironment/
  Countywide administration for preservation of archaeological heritage. Summary of land and development planning, historic environment record (HER), resources for schools, current projects, news blog and social media links.

• Devon Community Composting Network

  http://www.dccn.typepad.com/
  Organsiation promoting home production of compost throughout the county. Includes forum, reference books, summary for local groups and contacts.

• Devon Community Recycling Network

  http://www.dcrn.org.uk/
  The Devon Community Recycling Network supports, informs and represents all those in the community working on recycling, waste minimisation and community solutions to sustainable waste management.

• Devon Wildlife Trust

  http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/
  Provides information about the organisation, its activities including events, news, projects, places to visit and species found in the region.

• East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

  http://www.eastdevonaonb.org.uk/
  Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, with information about conservation.

• Exe Estuary

  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exe-estuary-flood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-management-strategy
  UK Government publications on managing flood and coastal erosion risks in and around the Exe Estuary over the next 100 years.

• Exe Estuary Management Partnership

  https://www.exe-estuary.org/
  Encourages those who use and manage the estuary to work together to avoid conflicts and pursue opportunities for improvement.

• Nature in Devon

  http://www.natureindevon.co.uk/
  Describes a new nature reserve in East Devon at Lower Bruckland Farm. Offers a photo gallery, observations and visitor information.

• North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

  http://www.northdevon-aonb.org.uk/
  Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, with information about conservation.

• North Devon Nature Improvement Area

  http://www.northerndevonnia.org/
  Partnership promoting ecosystem, land and water management, grants, volunteering, citizen science events, news map of community woodlands and reserves, with contacts and social media links.

• North Devon's Biosphere Reserve

  http://www.northdevonbiosphere.org.uk/
  Offers information on this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, with details of exploring, learning, getting involved, news, events and a map.

• Otter Valley Association

  http://www.ova.org.uk/
  Civi society, registered charity, aiming to preserve the environment, organising local walks, and conservation projects. History, events, diary, social media link and membership details.

• Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust

  http://www.pebblebedheaths.org.uk/
  Registered charity which employs wardens to look after local heaths and implement their management plan. Profile with history, information for campers and dog walkers, and legislation on the commons around the River Otter, in East Devon.

• South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

  http://www.southdevonaonb.org.uk/
  Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, with information about conservation.

• South West Water

  http://www.southwestwater.co.uk/
  Water and waste water services for the West Country. Details on the Clean Sweep programme, customer and corporate information.

• Westden

  https://westden.wordpress.com/
  Works with communities to find practical solutions to the inter-linked environmental, social and economic challenges in rural West Devon.

• Wikipedia: River Dart

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Dart
  Article following the source of the East and West Dart, their confluence at Dartmeet, through the Districts of Teignbridge and South Hams, crossings to Totnes, tidal navigation to the estuary at between Dartmouth and Kingswear. Includes recreation, folklore, references and related links.

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