Focus on NIA - Pioneering project covering the greater part of the Torridge River catchment

The Northern Devon Nature Improvement Area (NIA) is a pioneering project covering the greater part of the Torridge River catchment. The project works with landowners and local communities to help support, protect and connect wildlife habitats and enhance recognition that our natural heritage underpins all our lives. A healthy network of wildflower grasslands, broadleaved woodlands and clean rivers isn’t just good for wildlife. They provide food and fuel, help improve water quality, reduce flooding and offer special places for healthy outdoor recreation where human spirits are uplifted and inspired. To find out more about this landscape-scale conservation project, including details of their work with land managers, scientific research, parish biodiversity, community and schools events, volunteering and other ways to get involved please visit www.northerndevonnnia.org  During the next few months the NIA are holding a series of events including a guided walk through the Bluebell woods at Okehampton Castle., an Orchid Expedition on Torrington Common, a guided walk through a classic Culm Grassland Nature Reserve at Merefelle, Woolsery, a guided walk exploring the hedgerow wildlife and rich Culm grassland of a farm in Dolton and  you can join the Northern Devon Nature Improvement Area project at Hatherleigh Moor for pond dipping and bug hunting. Click here to find out more information about individual events

Photos: Schools Event, Great Diving Beetle, Culm Grassland through the Seasons and woodland beside the River Torridge

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