Tamar Valley, Community Action for Nature- Supporting pollinators in their community

A community group in the Tamar Valley have been donating their time to try and make their local parish better for pollinators, Swifts and other species.

They have worked with local organisations including West Devon Borough Council, a local ‘Men In Sheds’, Yelverton Rotary Club and others to raise funds for nest box installation, engagement equipment and more.

The group have run free Big Butterfly Count events and campaigned for the reduction in chemical use in community sites and for areas to take up reduced mowing.

The group has seen successes including Swifts using the new nest boxes, an increase in butterfly and insect species using community sites, and securing small grants.

Species spotted include:
Meadow Brown
Ringlet
Peacock
Brimstone
Red Admiral
Swifts
Knapweed
Oxeye Daisy
Self Heal