Grants to support the establishment of thousands of trees, orchards and hedgerows on streets, in parks, and in community and educational spaces across the UK, are now available through The Tree Council – including the introduction of a new £1m grant pot, funded by Defra. The Tree Council, the national charity working together for the […]
The National Trust recently celebrated the launch of a new electric, wheelchair-accessible shuttle, that will enhance access for visitors with limited mobility to one of the most iconic locations within the Dedham Vale National Landscape. The conservation charity is now calling for volunteers to help make the new service available to even more people. The […]
Wilder Together in the Stour Valley is a partnership project between Suffolk and Essex Wildlife Trusts, RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden, Dedham Vale National Landscape & Stour Valley and the communities living in the parish and town councils in the Stour Valley. Working together ensures a network of wild areas are created, restored and reconnected, on […]
It has been another positive year in the Dedham Vale National Landscape & Stour Valley, and neighbouring Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. The National Landscape team, based in Ipswich, works with the Partnership members, landowners and with the support of volunteers has been able to deliver the following output between 1st April […]
On Saturday 29th March there will be a partial eclipse of the Sun. This will start at 10am and finish at 12:00pm. The Dedham Vale National Landscape Dark Skies Campaign will have a number of telescopes set up so that you can safely view the Sun as the moon passes in front of it […]
Ten locations across Suffolk will be fitted with electric cars that can be booked out by drivers in the community by the minute, hour or day. Two cars will be placed at each of the following locations and local residents will receive free membership to the Car Club as well as credit added to their […]
It is almost time for the Sustainability in Education Conference taking place on 2nd April at St Joseph’s College, Ipswich! All schools are expected to have a climate action plan in place by the end of July and this conference will give you all the knowledge and skills to develop and improve your work on […]
Improvement works will be taking place in East Bergholt to footpaths, including 230m of surfacing along the route from Fen Bridge steps heading north until you reach the large vehicle bridge. One small section of old fencing/gate infrastructure near Fen Bridge will also be removed as part of works to re-open the footpath’s width. Works […]
Can you help to achieve ambitious targets for nature recovery within the Dedham Vale National Landscape? In response to the Government’s Environmental Improvement Plan (2023) and the National Landscapes Colchester Declaration (2019), the National Landscape is working in partnership with landowners and organisations to achieve significant, and measurable, benefits for nature. Ambitious targets have been […]
Defra has confirmed its contribution to the funding of National Landscapes for 2025-26. The funding available for the cost of the teams remains the same as for this year at £7.8 million. This is shared between the 34 National Landscapes in England. This means an average contribution to each landscape is £230,000, which is challenging […]
