Join Caradoc Doy on Wednesday evening and he will tell you about the trees in Exeter Higher Cemetery. The walk starts by the cemetery chapel at 6.30pm on 17 July. There is a fee of £4 for an adult, £1 for a child and £2 for Friends of Higher Cemetery members.
The Woodland Trust is concerned almost 84,000 ancient, veteran or notable trees are in danger from a multitude of pests and diseases, including 7,000 treasured ash trees which could be at risk from ash dieback. More than 115,000 trees, some of which have survived for more than 1,000 years, are registered on the charity’s Ancient Tree Hunt website and the majority of these could face direct threats from pests and diseases.
Ancient trees are the natural equivalent of listed buildings; they’ve stood for hundreds of years and witnessed historic events while watching silently in the...
Devon County Council highways crews spent a busy night dealing with problems caused by the high winds that battered the county.
Gusts reached up to 60 to 70 mph in some areas.
A tree fell on the B3181 Devon - B3181 Silver Street in Willand partially blocking the road at the B3440 Uffculme Road junction.
Another tree came down between Sandy Park and Chagford and another in Vaughan Road, Exeter.
The Met Office forecast for the rest of today is for heavy rain through the morning giving the risk of flooding, gradually clearing eastern areas by the start of the...
After all the bad headlines concerning ash dieback, a Devon-based charity is now providing good news about a brighter future for our trees and woodlands.
Devon Wildlife Trust is planning to plant more than 1,000 throughout Exeter in its ‘The Big Tree Plant’ initiative which aims to attract more attractive green spaces for the city’s people and wildlife.
The charity will be working with community groups including more than 500 local school children to plant native trees which include rowan, oak, hazel, alder and hawthorn, along with fruit trees including cherry and...
How cool is this Treetop Adventure. Get a birds eye view by learning how to climb big trees using ropes and then riding a zip wire down! Experience the thrill of jumping from heights with the Leap of Faith or try Crate Building! Under the watchful eye and expertise of The Great BIG Tree Climbing Company this will be an experience like no other!
Places are limited. Age limits apply to some activities.
The second of four events throughout the year that will let you rediscover the remarkable hillside garden at Killerton.
Uncover the richness of Killerton's tree collection with guided walks showing off the conifers and unusual shrubs. Follow the discovery trails and activities. Get a chance to meet the gardeners and see what makes this garden so special.
A late night shopping evening, organised with the support of nearly all the town’s shops and other businesses, the Chamber of Commerce and the Crediton Courier will take place until 8pm on Friday 7th December.
Many shops will be providing drinks and nibbles. The Crediton Town Band and Mellow D will be performing at various locations around the High Street.
Santa will make an appearance in Evans newsagents and pubs and restaurants will also be open.
Visitors can also visit Crediton Parish Church where, until 6pm, the Christmas Tree Festival will be taking place...
