Nature enhancement is a key part of our ongoing work to conserve and enhance the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. Here is a round-up from all of our nature enhancement projects and volunteer work parties for September 2024. For more information about any of our nature enhancement work, you can email [email protected]. 1 […]
Join the 2024 Great British Beach Clean!
Every September thousands of people across the UK head to the coast to take part in the Great British Beach Clean, a week-long citizen science event, where hundreds of beach cleans take place up and down the UK. The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape team organises regular events throughout the year for […]
Nature enhancement update – August 2024
Nature enhancement is a key part of our ongoing work to conserve and enhance the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. Here is a round-up from all of our nature enhancement projects and volunteer work parties for August 2024. For more information about any of our nature enhancement work, you can email [email protected]. Bixley […]
Rappers, artists and Tate Modern alumnus kick start National Landscapes £2M ground-breaking national art programme
Rapper and 6 Music favourite OneDa, Mobo Award Winner Still Shadey and Artist Rob St John amongst host of writers and artists to connect new communities with their local National Landscape. Today, Tuesday 10 September, Nature Calling, funded by Arts Council England (as part of the Lottery funded National Significant Project stream), the Department for […]
Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy consultation
Have your say in shaping nature recovery in Essex! The draft Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy is open for public consultation. The Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy draft includes mapping of nature recovery opportunities, biodiversity priorities and key actions that will be taken to support nature and wildlife in the county. You can have your say by […]
Collimer Point Public Engagement event
The Environment Agency want to hear from walkers in Shotley as part of a new managed realignment project at Collimer Point on the Orwell Estuary. Have your say on a new project to create habitat at Collimer Point on the Orwell Estuary at a drop in event taking place on a farm in Shotley, Date: […]
Suffolk residents will be able to access electric vehicles on a short-term basis, from next summer
A trial of electric community vehicles is set to launch next summer in Suffolk, with the tender process beginning this autumn. Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs will be placing sixteen electric vehicles across eight locations in Suffolk which local residents can book by the minute, hour or day. Planned locations include Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, […]
Natural Environment Implementation Advisor vacancy
East Suffolk Council are seeking a dedicated Natural Environment Implementation Advisor to join their Specialist Services Team. In this pivotal role, you will: If you are passionate about the natural environment and have the qualifications and skills required, East Suffolk Council would love to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet all the essential […]
Call For Land Summit
Are you interested in doing something with your land that helps our native wildlife, but unsure how you can do this? Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are holding a free Call For Land Summit at The Mix in Stowmarket on 5th September 2024, from 10:00am – 2:00pm. This might be tree planting, hedge planting, […]
Keep the Heat Scheme back again
This year, the Suffolk Climate Action Team are promoting the Keep the Heat scheme again. This scheme allows Parish Councils and Community Groups use thermal imaging cameras and equipment free of charge to help with heat loss surveys in their communities. Are you interested in organising a thermal camera project in your local area? For […]
August – September Volunteering Tasks
We have published our latest volunteering events schedule, covering August and September, and there are lots of exciting opportunities to get stuck in to some conservation work in the National Landscape! No prior experience is needed. Training and equipment is provided on the day. Learn new skills, meet like-minded people and enjoy spending time outdoors […]
Manningtree Mermaids honoured with National Landscape Award
Wild swimming group, the Manningtree Mermaids, have been named as the winners of the David Wood National Landscape Award for 2024. The annual award is presented to an individual, organisation or community group that has made an outstanding contribution to the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. The Suffolk & Essex Coast & […]