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Teignbridge Wildlife Warden Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi all,

Winter is here and walks in the countryside can seem a bit dull, until you look more closely and notice the vibrant splashes of colour which come in the form of wild berries! Not only are they beautiful, berries provide a lifeline for many species of birds and mammals which otherwise wouldn’t make it through the cold winter months. I was amazed to read that birds choose which berries to eat first so that they have enough food available to last the whole winter. This article<\/a> from the Woodland Trust provides information about various winter berries and their value to wildlife and people.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Here is a message from Audrey Compton (Lead of ACT’s Ecology Group) to all of you!

Our Teignbridge Wildife Warden Scheme has completed its first year – and it has been an extraordinary success, helping wildlife and people throughout our district! To our Wildlife Wardens, to our ACT Ecology Group and to everyone who has helped in any way, thank you so much for turning a vague dream into a vibrant reality; together we have put together a template which anyone can use, anywhere, to help wildlife survive and recover. Keep talking about it to your friends and family wherever they live (whether it is Devon UK or Denver US!) and let’s spread the Wildlife Warden scheme around. Have a wonderful Winter Solstice, Christmas and New Year – and if you can, share your wildlife sightings with us via our Facebook page and our Groups io email!

with very best wishes

Audrey<\/span>

Here is our end of first year report<\/a> in case you haven’t already been sent it.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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National Tree week<\/strong>
It is National Tree week! I read today that there are 115 ancient oak trees with a circumference greater than 9m in England and only 96 in the rest of Europe. This is a staggering statistic and it just goes to show how important our trees are.

Here are some things that you can do to help trees and woodlands: <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n