Bridford, Devon

Bridford now has 3 Wildlife Wardens , part of the Wildlife Warden Scheme established by Action on Climate in Teignbridge (ACT). ACT was set up in 2019 to support Teignbridge’s Councils and communities as they tackle the Climate and Ecological emergencies we are now facing. You can find out more about us here: Wildlife Warden Group – Bridford, Devon (bridfordvillage.co.uk)

We will undertake projects which are small scale, do-able and likely to have an impact. In the first instance we will look at our grass verges in Bridford and make recommendations to the Parish Council on the best ways to manage these to reduce carbon emissions through cutting less and creating more diverse and resilient verge habitats that are better able to cope with climate change.  With over 95% of wildflower meadows destroyed since the 1930s, road verges are a vital refuge and food source for bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and bugs. Find out more about how our local verges could be transformed into wildlife havens by going to www.plantlife.org.uk and searching for “The Good Verge Guide”.

Do you have any views on how you would like to see Bridford’s grass verges managed? Which areas should we tackle first? The verges managed by the Parish Council are the grassed areas where Butts Close meets Neadon Lane and on Pound Lane as far as Pooks Cottages. If you have any views or would like to help in any way, you can email us at wildlifewarden@bridfordvillage.co.uk .