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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…
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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…
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£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…
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Go Wild in the Stour Valley event
The next Go Wild in the Stour Valley event is taking place on Friday 31st May from 11am-4pm at Friars Meadow, Sudbury, CO10 2SS. It’s a free nature-based fun day for children and families. Activities include: The event is free to attend. For more information email emma.black@suffolkandessex-NL.org.uk.
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Hero Award for black poplar advocate
Everyone at the Dedham Vale National Landscape & Stour Valley team would like to congratulate David Appleton from the Suffolk Tree Warden Network on winning the Hero Award at the Creating Greenest County Awards. David was rightly recognised for his outstanding work on native black poplars in Suffolk, the rare beloved trees. Cuttings from the…