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SUMMARY:Drowning by numbers: the past\, present and future of ancient water meadows
DESCRIPTION:Come along on Thursday\, 6 February 2025\, at 7pm for a FREE evening exploring the history\, ecology\, and future of water meadows\, one of England’s most iconic yet endangered landscapes. \nDr. Roger Cutting\, a leading expert\, will share his insights into the historical development of water meadows\, explaining how to identify these unique features and the traditional techniques used to manage them. He will highlight their ecological importance as one of the UK’s most vulnerable habitats and discuss strategies for their conservation to ensure their survival for generations to come. \nLucy Jefferson\, Senior Culm Catchment Officer\, will provide an update on the progress of the Connecting the Culm project\, focusing on the latest developments in the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP) and future plans for restoring water meadows in the River Culm catchment. \nFree parking is available at the venue. \nBooking essential: Reserve your place today!
URL:https://connectingtheculm.com/event/drowning-by-numbers-the-past-present-and-future-of-ancient-water-meadows/
LOCATION:Coldharbour Mill\, Uffculme\, Cullompton\, EX15 3EE
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SUMMARY:Connecting the Culm forum #7 - Managing water for nature and people
DESCRIPTION:From a changing climate to growing communities\, the future presents us with many challenges. We’ll explore what this means for the River Culm with a range of speakers and the opportunity for discussion: \nCllr Natasha Bradshaw – Mid Devon District Council\nCabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change. \nJulie Gregory – Network Rail\nHead of Weather Resilience and Sustainable Growth \nLucy Jefferson – Blackdown Hills National Landscape\nSenior Culm Catchment Officer \nFollowed by open forum: speaker Q&A\, discussion\, and networking. \nThis is a free event with complementary refreshments. \nClick here to book your place
URL:https://connectingtheculm.com/event/connecting-the-culm-forum-7/
LOCATION:Cullompton Community Centre\, Pye Corner\, Cullompton\, Devon\, EX15 1JX
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SUMMARY:River Culm heritage and environment walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Join James Maben from the Saving Devon’s Native Crayfish project\, and the Connecting the Culm team for an evening walk exploring the rich natural and cultural history of the River Culm. \nThe guided walk\, starting at Culmstock Bridge and walking towards Hunkin Wood and back\, will include checking crayfish traps to see native White-clawed Crayfish\, and learn about the threats they face\, as well as how local conservation work is helping to protect them from extinction. \nThe walk will also explore the history of the River Culm and how it has changed over time from a multi-braided channel wetland system to the river we see today. \nBooking essential – click here to book your place \nMeeting point: Culmstock Bridge (opposite the pub) what3words: ///barefoot.majors.belief \nParking: Please park in Culmstock Village Hall car park\, EX15 3JW (we have reserved it for this event) and walk down to Culmstock Bridge. Do not park at the pub. \nAccess: Uneven ground and fields; may include gates or stiles. Appropriate footwear is required and pleae bring suitable clothing for the weather. \nDogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. \nThis event is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape Festival of Heritage 2025.
URL:https://connectingtheculm.com/event/river-culm-heritage-and-environment-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Culmstock Village Hall\, Millmoor\, Culmstock\, Cullompton\, EX15 3JW
CATEGORIES:Guided Walk
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SUMMARY:Connecting the Culm forum #8 - Roots to Recovery
DESCRIPTION:This year our focus is on soils and their crucial role in both nature recovery and flood resilience. What can we do to maximise the amount of water soaking into the ground\, rather than running over the surface and adding to flood risk? Two Devon farmers join us to talk nature\, soils\, water and business! \n\nAndy Gray\, a pioneering farmer from the Crediton area\, talks about trees on farms and growing better soil.\nLucy Jefferson\, CtC Senior Catchment Officer\, talks about the interventions we have been making on one of the Culm farms.\nDominic Acland talks about the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy\, how it can help guide actions and how soils played a key part in its development.\n\nWe’ll follow the speakers with an open forum with Q&A\, discussion\, and networking. Free refreshments. \nClick here to book your place
URL:https://connectingtheculm.com/event/connecting-the-culm-forum-8-roots-to-recovery/
LOCATION:Cullompton Community Centre\, Pye Corner\, Cullompton\, Devon\, EX15 1JX
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