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Welcome to South Devon National Landscape

In recognition of its special qualities South Devon National Landscape was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1960.

One of 46 National Landscapes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and a member of the National Landscapes Association, these protected landscapes are managed through local Partnerships on behalf of the nation.

South Devon National Landscape is one of a family of protected landscapes in the UK. With the guidance of a Partnership , the team works to enhance South Devon’s outstanding beauty, for which the designation was applied. The special qualities of South Devon National Landscape include its rugged coastline, sandy beaches, secretive estuaries, patchwork countryside and historic villages – to name but a few!

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7 days ago

Any weekend plans?We have two free events planned over the weekend to help you get outside and observe the wonderful nature across our coastline! Family Bug Hunt – Drop-in 16 May at 10:00 am - 12:00 pmCome and join the LotE team at Bolberry Down! Explore the meadows at Bolberry and see who is crawling and buzzing around the flowers, then have a go at a bug craft to take home with you!Accessible Rockpooling – Can be drop-in or full time17 May at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmJoin South Devon National Landscape’s Estuary Officer Nigel to explore the rich marine life found over the rocky shores of North Sands over a low predicted tide but without leaving the security of the sandy beach (unless you want to). For more information about these events, booking and transport please visit the South Devon National Landscape events page via this link: southdevon-nl.org.uk/events/We hope to see you there this weekend! #lifeontheedge #nationallandscape #events #outdooractivity ... See MoreSee Less

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Have you seen the recent #britainsfavouritebutterfly campaign by Butterfly Conservation? You can vote for your favourite butterfly using their new designated website, which is covered in beautiful illustrations! It was a tough decision as all of our 60 butterfly species are wonderful!But the LotE project team have had a long think, and we have decided to vote for the Silver-studded blue butterfly, one of our target species in the national landscape! We think this is an absolutely brilliant butterfly, and below are some of the many reasons why!It is found on the South Devon coast near to Salcombe, and we are working with partners to restore and enhance the habitat it needs to thrive.Which butterfly will you be voting for? Silver Studded Blue Fact File🦋The Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus) is a rare butterfly, seen between June and August on heathland, sand dunes and chalk/limestone grassland.🌿Silver-studded Blues live in close-knit communities. 🐛Preferred food plants of the caterpillars include heathers, gorse, birds foot trefoil and common rock rose.🐜This butterfly has a strong relationship with black ants...🍃Females lay their eggs close to a black ants’ nest and when the caterpillars hatch, the ants carry them into the nest and use the sugars which the larvae excrete. In return, the ants will escort the caterpillars outside at dusk to feed. The caterpillars pupate in the nest and then, the ants will accompany the emerging butterflies back up to the surface. A real example of helping oneanother!🌍Sadly, this beautiful butterfly has undergone a major decline and is now considered ‘vulnerable’. #lifeontheedge #britainsfavouritebutterfly #butterflyconservation ... See MoreSee Less

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