Welcome to East Devon National Landscape

Today marks the start of a new chapter in the story of designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (National Landscapes) in England and Wales. The new name reflects our national importance: the vital contribution we make to protect the nation from the threats of...
Exploring National Landscape Water Challenges & Opportunities

Exploring National Landscape Water Challenges & Opportunities

On July 6, 2023, our East Devon National Landscape summer event hosted South West Water (SWW), Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT), and the East Devon Catchment Partnership (CBA) for a half-day event at East Budleigh Village Hall. Centered on the theme “Challenges...
Making Space for Water… and the Beavers!

Making Space for Water… and the Beavers!

On Tuesday 11 July 2023, some of the East Devon National Landscape team and our Local Assessment Panel (for Farming in Protected Landscapes funding) had a very HIGH-VIS visit to the ‘Making Space for Water’ project at Bicton Home Farm and Clinton Devon...
Thriving Heath Lobelia: Promising Planting Update

Thriving Heath Lobelia: Promising Planting Update

The Heath Lobelia is one of our ‘elusive eight’ special species and our dedicated team of volunteers, or Heath Lobelia Champions as we call them, work tirelessly towards its conservation. Alison Scrase, an National Landscape Ambassador and volunteer from...