Roborough Rewilders

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Useful Links

Here are some links to useful information and other organisations in the area

LOCAL GROUPS:

North Devon Biosphere – The Biosphere Reserve in North Devon is a UNESCO biosphere reserve covering 55 square miles. Centred around Braunton Burrows, the largest sand dune system in England, Roborough Fields are located in the transition zone of the reserve.

Devon Hedge Group – Devon Hedges are of great historical and ecological importance. For further information see Devon hedges: an introduction. Find out more about the different types of Devon hedges across the county using this interactive Distinctive Hedge Map.

Devon Wildlife Trust –  Devon Wildlife Trust is part of a national network of charities dedicated to the protection of all wildlife in the face of intensive agriculture, pollution and urban development. 


MORE ABOUT REWILDING:

Rewilding Britain – Rewilding Britain is a national organisation whose aim is to help local economies, help nature thrive and make our country a better place to be.  Rewilding is the large-scale restoration of ecosystems where nature can take care of itself, find out more about Rewilding Britain’s four principles of rewilding.

Knepp Wildland – Knepp Wildland is a pioneering rewilding project in West Sussex and one source of inspiration for this project.  The project utilises free-roaming grazing animals to create new habitats and restore dynamic natural courses for the benefit of wildlife and has seen extraordinary increases in wildlife including extremely rare species like turtle doves, nightingales, peregrine falcons and purple emperor butterflies.


OUR FRIENDS:

Britannia Sailing Trust founded in 2014 by Sam and Vicky, with an aim to repair and restore the 105-year-old charter, Britannia.  Sam and Vicky were instrumental in us finding the land, for which we are very grateful.

SUPPLIERS’ LIST:

Alex Stanbury – fencing and gates

Clarkson & Woods Ecological Consultancy – baseline survey 

Connor Kendrew – permaculture information

Emorsgate – wildflower seeds

Goren Farm Seeds – wildflower seeds

Habitat Aid – habitat advice

Laurie Lamare – pipework

Nature Spy – trail cameras

Trevor Cox – borehole advice

Victoria Price – conservation advice

Paul Hopkinson – website photos & videos

Jo Everitt – website

 

LOCAL DEVON GROUPS / PROJECTS:

Devon Rewilding Network

Taw Valley & Little Dart Countryside Stewardship Schemecontact 

Derek Gow Consultancy

Sustainable Chulmleigh