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Over £70,000 of grant funding available to community projects in Suffolk and Essex
Community groups, schools, businesses, and organisations across two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in Suffolk and Essex are invited to apply for significant grant funding to fund projects that benefit the area. The Sustainable Development is an annual grants scheme that awards more than £70,000 to community projects in both the Dedham Vale and…
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Birds and climate change
Not only is climate change having an impact on humans and how we live our lives, but wildlife too. Adam Rowlands, RSPB Suffolk Area Manager, explains the impact climate change is having on birds in the area. The impacts of climate change are having mixed fortunes on birds, particularly in Suffolk. Erosion has brought change…
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The positive impact of trees
It’s no secret that we need to do more to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies that we find ourselves in. Whilst the worst of global emissions can be reduced at government level, the actions of individuals have a vital role to play if we are to alleviate the worst that climate change can throw at…
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10 highlights to enjoy in 2022
The Dedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley Project Area is a magnificent landscape fully of beauty and hidden treasures. Planning a visit? Here is some inspiration for your next trip! Find out more information, including visitor guides, podcasts, and videos to help you plan your visit, go to www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org/visiting. 1. Arger Fen & Spouse’s Vale 110 hectares of ancient…
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Farming towards Net Zero in the Dedham Vale & Stour Valley
The Stour Valley Farmer Cluster is a group of thirty-four farmers managing around 8,500ha of land in and around the Dedham Vale AONB; the group started in a small way around 2017 before coming together more formally in 2019. Most of the farms are mixed with arable land producing cereals for the brewing and baking…