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• Horse riding in harmony with the heaths

  Thursday 22
  November

  Devon horse riders have joined forces with conservationists to encourage fellow equestrians to be more aware of nature, wildlife and people when they visit one of Britain’s rare, protected lowland…

• WORK BEING UNDERTAKEN TO BRING THE MOD GRENADE RANGE ON COLATON RALEIGH COMMON BACK IN TO USE

  Tuesday 20
  November

  Since the 1930’s the Ministry of Defence (MOD) – in particular trainees from the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines – have been regularly seen conducting low level military training on Woodbury…

• Cattle grids allow herd to graze on East Devon heathland

  Thursday 30
  August

  Grazing cattle have been reintroduced to large parts of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths to help manage the unique environment more sustainably. Forty iconic Red Ruby Devons are among the animals…

• Happy first birthday Devon Loves Dogs

  Wednesday 08
  August

  More than 15 local dogs celebrated Devon Loves Dogs’ first birthday on Saturday, with prizes, games and treats for dogs, as well as a specially-made dog birthday cake. Devon Loves Dogs joined…

• Cycling in harmony with nature and people

  Tuesday 17
  July

  Devon’s mountain bikers have been working with conservationists to encourage fellow cyclists to be more respectful of nature, wildlife and people when they visit the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths…

• Dog owners urged to keep dogs on paths to help protect nesting birds on Pebblebed Heaths

  Wednesday 13
  June

  Conservation experts are encouraging dog walkers to keep their pets close to heel for the next few months to protect rare ground nesting of birds on the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths. The heaths…

• Research reveals health benefits of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths are worth hundreds of thousands of pounds

  Thursday 31
  May

  An Exeter University research project exploring the links between environment and health and wellbeing has revealed that the economic value of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths in relation to human…

• Extensive, eight-month restoration of ancient Woodbury Castle hill fort nears completion

  Wednesday 25
  April

  An extensive project spanning eight months to restore East Devon’s 2,500-year-old Iron Age hill fort, Woodbury Castle is nearing completion. Woodbury Castle is characterised by its deep earthwork…