WRT invites the people of Tavistock to discover their rivers

WRT invites the people of Tavistock to discover their rivers

The Westcountry Rivers Trust is inviting people to discover their local rivers at a free event in Tavistock.  A team from the environmental charity will be at The Meadows between 10.30 and 3pm on Friday 26th October to share some of the secrets of three local rivers...
Soils Alive!!

Soils Alive!!

20 farmers this week from the Tavy and Tamar catchments got together at Hurlditch Farm, Lamerton near Tavistock to exchange information about grassland and soil management to maximise profitability and improve water quality in the river. Tony and Jenny Boon of...
Wanted: Soils. Alive not Dead!

Wanted: Soils. Alive not Dead!

A FREE GRASSLAND SOILS & WATER WORKSHOP. Find out how to improve your soils, how to improve your leys & yields, alternative strategies for grazing and reseeding. Avoid risks of pollution. Hosted on-farm by Jenny & Tony Boon of Hurlditch Farm, Lamerton, Nr...
3 Rivers & 500 trees!

3 Rivers & 500 trees!

As part of the 3 Rivers CPAF project we wanted to create woodlands in the Tavy catchment. Not only will this achieve all the usual benefits trees bring but also help regulate rain fall, surface water flows and, potentially, capture phosphate.The 3 Rivers in question,...