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 […]
Each year, the Robert Erith National Landscape Award is presented to an individual, organisation or community group that has made an outstanding contribution to the Dedham Vale National Landscape. As well as recognising the amazing work that takes place across the National Landscape by so many unsung heroes, the award also aims to inspire others […]
On Saturday 22nd February there will be a chance to see a line up of the Planets in our Solar System. As the sun sets the planets of Mercury, Saturn and Venus will be close to the Horizon whereas Jupiter and Mars are up above us. The Dedham Vale Dark Skies Campaign is organising their […]
The latest training event as part of the Wilder Together in the Stour Valley project took place at Flatford Wildlife Garden. Wilder Together is a partnership project that has been created between the Suffolk and Essex Wildlife Trusts, RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden and the Dedham Vale National Landscape and Stour Valley team. The partnership has […]
Nature enhancement is a key part of our ongoing work to conserve and enhance the Dedham Vale National Landscape & Stour Valley. Here is a round-up from all of our nature enhancement projects and volunteer work parties for December 2024 & January 2025. For more information about any of our nature enhancement work, you can […]
A new report jointly published today by the National Landscapes Association and National Parks England highlights some of the achievements since FiPL was introduced in 2022: The programme, worth £40M annually, directs funds to farmers and landowners within National Landscapes and National Parks. The innovative model is unique in blending national, regional and local priorities […]
The Wilder Together in the Stour Valley Partnership were given some funding this year to create two event kits to loan out to wildlife and environment groups in parishes and towns in the Dedham Vale National Landscape and Stour Valley. This idea came from feedback we have had from community groups who wanted information to […]
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