There is a temporary closure of part of the Stour Valley Path between Dedham and Flatford due to a breach of the river Stour. The footpath south of the river between Fen Bridge and Flatford is closed. A temporary diversion is in place directing footpath users to follow the path north from Fen Bridge. Suffolk […]
National Landscape Officer vacancy
An outstanding opportunity to join a small team to help shape the conservation and enhancement of two of England’s finest landscapes, the Dedham Vale and the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscapes. We are seeking a highly motivated person to work in partnership with a wide range of public, private and third sector […]
Nature network update – July 2024
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 July 2024. For more information about any of our nature enhancement work, you can email alex.mooredaluz@suffolkandessex-NL.org.uk. 1 […]
250 young people take part in Suffolk Youth Climate Conference
250 local schoolchildren have pledged to write to their local Member of Parliament about climate change having been inspired by guest speaker, Chris Packham, at this year’s Suffolk Youth Climate Conference. The event, held on the 3 July 2024 at Suffolk One Sixth Form College, was organised by the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership. It is […]
Nature network update – June 2024
Nature enhancement is a key part of our ongoing work to conserve and enhance the Dedham Vale National Landscape & Stour Valley. Our Nature Network Officer, Alex Moore da Luz, provides a round-up from all of our nature enhancement projects and volunteer work parties for June 2024. 1 Giant Hogweed Control The National Landscape team […]
Nature network update – May 2024
Nature enhancement is a key part of our ongoing work to conserve and enhance the Dedham Vale National Landscape & Stour Valley. Our Nature Network Officer, Alex Moore da Luz, provides a round-up from all of our nature enhancement projects and volunteer work parties for May 2024. 1 Chelsworth The volunteers helped to remove tree […]
Stag beetle workshop for Parish Councillors and wildlife groups
The Suffolk Wildlife Trust are hosting a presentation in East Bergholt about stag beetles followed by a short walk in the grounds to look at suitable habitat and locations for stumperies. This event forms part of the Farming in Protected Landscapes project ‘Creation of strategically located stag beetle stumperies’ working with the Stour Valley Famer […]
Nature network update – April 2024
Nature enhancement is a key part of our ongoing work to conserve and enhance the Dedham Vale National Landscape & Stour Valley. Our Nature Network Officer, Alex Moore da Luz, provides a round-up from all of our nature enhancement projects and volunteer work parties for April 2024. 1. Giant Hogweed Removal Giant Hogweed is a […]
Celebrating the heroes of the Dedham Vale
Nominations have opened for the award that recognises the amazing contributions of individuals, groups, and organisations in the Dedham Vale National Landscape. The Robert Erith National Landscape Award celebrates the hard work and outstanding contributions by people to make the area an even better place for wildlife, communities, and visitors alike. The Dedham Vale National Landscape is one of the country’s finest landscapes, stretching from […]
£30,000 of grant funding available in the Dedham Vale National Landscape
An annual grant scheme that sees £30,000 awarded to community projects across Essex and Suffolk is now open for applications. Individuals as well as organisations such as schools, businesses and community groups are encouraged to apply for funding available across the Dedham Vale National Landscape. The Dedham Vale National Landscape is one of the country’s […]