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Hello and welcome to this month's edition of the Devon Climate Emergency newsletter. We have some exciting announcements this month, including news about the launch of the Net-Zero Visions project, and our upcoming public consultation.
Many people are making great commitments to reduce their carbon footprint in 2022. Here are some of the many planet-friendly actions taking place around Devon that are helping to implement the Interim Devon Carbon Plan.
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Alongside Devon County Council's Environment Group, we planted 210 trees at Follaton Arboretum in Totnes last month.
The tree-planting event was facilitated by ParkLife: an organisation helping volunteers to get involved with sustainable habitat creation in Devon.
Increasing tree coverage in Devon is one of the goals outlined in the Interim Devon Carbon Plan, as trees help to sequester our carbon emissions, as well as create space for wildlife.
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The Wild Wembury project is committed to enhancing the natural environment around Wembury Parish through a combination of tree and wildflower planting; hedgerow establishment; meadow cultivation and scrub clearance. The project is being organised and run by ParkLife and the Wembury Environment Group. Read more about their efforts so far.
Volunteering in your community is a great way to feel connected to your local environment, as well as to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. Check out our 'Dates for the Diary' section to find more opportunities for outdoor volunteering in Devon.
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Ten new meadows will be established around the Totnes area between 2021 and 2024.
The project will increase carbon sequestration in Devon, as meadows are valuable carbon sinks. Meadows also create wildlife corridors, and support ecosystems by providing habitat for a variety of insects.
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Councils in Devon are offering homeowners and tenants the chance to save on energy bills and lower the emissions of their property by providing free energy efficiency improvements to lower-income householders.
Heat Devon grants are available to those with an annual household income of less than £30,000. Tenants of rented properties can apply for grants of up to £5,000.
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Introducing the Net-Zero Visions Project
Devon Climate Emergency is hosting a new creative cultural project: 'Net-Zero Visions For the Devon Climate Emergency'. Run by Dr Emma Whittaker and Dr David Sergeant from the University of Plymouth, the project is bringing together artists, scientists, creative professionals, industry specialists and community groups to create six positive visions of a net-zero carbon Devon in 2050.
Six locations across Devon will have their 'Vision' realised in different media, including animation, illustration, interactive games and public murals. The professionally created visions will raise public awareness of the Devon Carbon Plan, and engage people in the progress and possibilities of change.
For those interested in learning more about the project, we are holding an online workshop on January 27th. The workshop will provide an introduction to the project, feature inspiring presentations from Net-Zero Task Force members as well as brief introductions to the commissioned creatives. You can sign up to the workshop here.
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