Kelly Pritchard | East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Heath Lobelia – Safeguarding special species

The Heath Lobelia, Lobelia urens, an incredibly rare wildflower, was actually first discovered growing in the UK, here in this area in the 1770s. It was discovered by William Newbery, a herbalist from Heathstock. Belonging to the Campanulaceae family, the Heath...

Saving Devon’s Treescapes

With alarming predictions that 90% of our ash trees will be lost to ash dieback disease, Devon’s treescapes and the wildlife dependent on them, face an uncertain future. Dealing with such a devastating forecast, we’re partnering with Saving Devon’s Treescapes, a new...

Funding boost as Lower Otter Restoration Project proposals revealed

Proposals to restore the Otter Estuary to a more natural condition, closer to that which existed two hundred years ago, will be submitted to East Devon District councillors later this year following the approval of a major funding bid. The Lower Otter Restoration...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

In accordance with Government guidance the East Devon AONB team are continuing to work remotely and will not be available on our usual office number. If you would like to contact us please email the relevant team member directly or info@eastdevonaonb.org.uk and we...

Connecting with nature during isolation

As part of their Culture + Climate programme 2020, THG (Thelma Hulbert Gallery) has teamed up with East Devon AONB to share NATURE SHORTS: an online series showcasing art practices to inspire, build creativity and deepen our connection with nature. With much of the...