Chudleigh Wild exists to build the resilience of our local wildlife through community actions to meet the threats of declining biodiversity and climate change. Our Vision is of a Parish and its people that are enriched by wildlife, where people enrich the natural world and help to safeguard it for the future.
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Chudleigh Wild aims to:
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share knowledge of the wonderful wildlife in the Parish of Chudleigh
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raise awareness through events and activities that involve and motivate the community
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encourage positive action by local residents to attract and sustain more wildlife in the town and Parish of Chudleigh
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conserve and enhance our existing wildlife and local habitats, features and species populations, through working together and with others
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survey and record what we have, holding and sharing our wildlife records with others
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advise groups and individuals on biodiversity and land management for wildlife
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monitor development proposals that may result in damage to important wildlife
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be environmentally and socially aware and responsible in what we do
Recent successes have included:
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an insect friendly bat garden off Rock Road
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nature walks and talks
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Swift nest-boxes on the Town hall and Globe Hotel
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managed grass verges to increase the variety of flowers
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planted trees, native bulbs and insect friendly plants in public areas
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held bat evenings at Oldway Batfields
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monitored bat flyways in the light of building developments
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input to the Neighbourhood Development Plan