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Several visits from otters to #CricklepitMill in recent days. Hope I catch a glimpse. Any other recent otter spots? http://t.co/W4PfjEho7o
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Interesting meeting with #ExeterCityCouncil re plans for building a nesting tower for swifts. Should be good.
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Links to other organisations
Agencies and environmental organisations
- Dartmoor National Park Authority - Grants for restoring ancient woodland
- Dart Estuary Environmental Management
- Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- Environment Agency
- Forestry Commission
- Natural England
- Carsharedevon
- Centre for Alternative Technology
- Co Cars - Car sharing in Exeter
- ETA - Join the drive for greener motoring in Britain.
- Living Roofs - Independent UK Resource For Green Roof Information
- Organic South West - a regional Soil Association programme.
- South West Wood Fuels - promotion of wood fuels.
- Stop Dodo - for global environmental jobs.
- Sustrans - A charity promoting sustainable transport
- We are what we do - everyday actions to save the world.
Climate Change
- Bovey Climate Action
- Carbon Trust
- co2balance
- Devon Association for Renewable Energy
- Devon Energy Efficiency Advice Centre
- Energy Saving Trust
- Exeter Climate Action - Climate Change Website
- Low Carbon Exeter
- Renewable Devices Ltd
- Sustainability South West
- The Climate Group
- Yarner Trust
Wildlife Magazines
Wildlife Organisations
- A Photo Fauna of the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula
- A Photo Flora of the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula
- A Photo Fungi of the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula
- Amateur Entomologists' Society
- Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
- ARG UK - the amphibian & reptile groups of the UK
- Barn Owl Trust - Conserving the Barn Owl and its Environment
- British Dragonfly Society
- BTCV - Environmental conservation volunteering
- Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
- Butterfly Conservation
- Cornwall Wildlife trust
- Devon Badger Watch
- Devon Fungus Group
- Devon Mammal Group - Furthering the conservation and understanding of mammals in Devon
- Devon Moth Group
- Dorset Wildlife Trust
- Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group
- Fish Online - information on avoiding fish from unsustainable stocks.
- Froglife - A charity helping to conserve amphibians and reptiles
- hedgelink - working together for the UK's hedgerows
- iSpot - your place to share Nature
- Marine Conservation Society
- Mid Devon Natural History Society
- Moor Trees - Restoring areas of wild and native woodland on Dartmoor
- National Amphibian and Reptile Recording Scheme
- National Biodiversity Network Gateway
- National Marine Aquarium
- Nature Navigator - The Natural History Museum's new site exploring British wildlife
- Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust
- Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust
- Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
- Shark Trust
- Somerset Wildlife Trust
- South West Regional Biodiversity Partnership
- Trees for health
- UK Moths
- Wild About Britain forum
- wild about Devon - plot your wildlife sighting.
- Wildflowers of the Plymouth Area - The African Garden
- Wildlife Gardner - Expert Advice to Create a Wildlife Haven
- Wildlife Trusts Partnership - UK Office
- Wildlifenews
- Wildlife in Devon
- Wildlife UK - a UK wildlife and countryside discussion forum
- WildLink - What's happening on our Trustee's farm!
- Worldwide Fund For Nature
Other Charities
- Association of Wildlife Trust Consultancies
- Bude Canal Trust
- Campaign to Protect Rural England
- Charityfacts.org - Info on charity fundraising and the best ways to give.
- Devon Gardens Trust
- Exe-Estuary Management Partnership
- Land Heritage
- Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust
- Somerset Environmental Records Centre
- South West Equine Protection
- TimeBank - A national charity inspiring and connecting people to share and give time.
- Torbay Voluntary Service
- West Devon Environmental Network
- Seasearch
- Investing in Volunteers
Tourism and Accommodation Providers
- Avocet Cruises
- Blueriver Cottages
- Brittany Wildlife Tours
- Cartwheel Holidays
- Dartmoor Accommodation
- Devon Bed and Breakfast at Hill Farm - Friendly bed and breakfast in Devon
- Devon Holiday Breaks - Helpful information and accommodation guide.
- Devon Accommodation - Devon Accommodation Directory.
- Devon Farms Accommodation - The natural holiday choice.
- Devon Holiday Directory - Links to Devon holiday sites including accommodation attractions, pub and restaurants, activities such as golf, riding and surfing, along with town and village information.
- Devon Holidays - visit Stay in Devon
- Discover Devon - official tourism website for Devon with information on accommodation, attractions, activities and events.
- Holiday Cottages
- Holsworthy - Useful information about this Devon market town
- Honiton - town guide
- iDevon - Food shops in Devon.
- Ilfracombe Princess - Get a taste of the coast
- Kingsmill Farm - Eco holidays
- Little Comfort Farm
- Lower Bruckland Farm Nature Reserve
- Lower Coombe Royal
- North Devon Farm Holidays
- North Devon Focus
- Pennywell Farm
- Pooh Cottage
- Reef and Rainforest Tours Ltd are specialists in designing and facilitating natural history holidays to some of the best wildlife destinations on earth.
- Ruby Country Market
- Sidmouth - a Regency Town on the Jurassic Coast.
- Simply Dartmoor Camping
- South West Coast Path
- South West Lakes Trust
- South West Local Food Partnership
- South West Rural Enterprise Gateway
- The Barn Rodgemonts - Superb B&B accommodation in thatched cottage at Chulmleigh in Devon
- The Bull and Dragon pub in Meeth (close to Ash Moor nature reserve and the Tarka Trail)
- The Cottage Company - Devon
- The Jurassic Coast - Dorset and East Devon's World Heritage Coastline.
- The Milking Parlour at Hole - Historic Grade II listed thatched barn providing quality 2 bedroom self-catering accommodation on a small medieval farmstead in the heart of rural Devon.
- The Ruby Country
- Umberleigh Barton Farm - holiday accommodation.
- Woodlands Dartmouth - A theme park set in 90 magical acres!
- Yonder Hill Garden - a beautiful garden in Colaton Raleigh, East Devon.
Other Businesses
- Alan Wakefield - Entomological & Geological Display Cabinets
- Bright Green Energy - solar energy and wind power products.
- Closewatch Wildlife Cameras - see it as it happens.
- Countryside Jobs Service
- Ecotricity
- Ecozone
- English on Dartmoor
- Everything Environmental - recycled and ecofriendly corporate gifts.
- Green Knickers - organic undies for nice people.
- Herpetosure - the Home of Ecological Solutions
- Land & Property Consultants
- Linscombe Farm - local food for local people
- Maine Deck - the inspirational and innovative alternative to timber.
- Natural History Book Service
- Naturesave Trust - an ethical insurance intermediary.
- Pets on the Move - relocating pets.
- Plant Me Now - for the very best in garden supplies.
- RecycleWorld - your online service provider for lamp and computer recycling
- Shop@Panasonic
- Tree2mydoor UK - Natural Tree Gifts and Wild Flower Gifts
- Triodos Bank
- British Wild Flowers Store
- Vinehouse Farm - high quality bird foods, accessories and advice on feeding and attracting birds into your garden.
- Westons Cider - Traditional English cider.
- Wildlife Photography - Quality wildlife photos.
- White and Wild milk.
- Wild Store - Sell a wide range of products to help you to get the most out of your garden however large or small.