Unpacking the digital layer that supports DRIP’s work to improve flood response times and deliver the data-driven insights needed for future resilience Across Devon, DRIP and our project partners are pioneering an array of digital and technological tools designed to help communities, land managers, planners, and environmental stewards better prepare for the challenges of a […]
Blogs/Articles
Tattiscombe Transformation
Restoring rivers and wetland habitat: a year of transformation in North Devon Just over a year ago, North Devon National Trust led a project as part of the North Devon Riverlands initiative to restore the river flowing through Tattiscombe Farm and reconnect it to its floodplain, re-wetting the landscape, bringing life back to this vital […]
Creating a Miyawaki Forest for climate and flood resilience at Watcombe Primary School, Torbay
Pupils plant 700 trees at their local primary school Torbay Council, SWISCo, and pupils at Watcombe Primary School have teamed up to plant 700 trees across 20 native species at the school, converting part of the school grounds into a Miyawaki Forest. Miyawaki Forests are dense, fast-growing woodland patches designed to enhance climate resilience and […]
Flood Action Week 2025
13th to 19th October As climate change drives heavier rainfall, longer droughts, and rising sea levels, more people, properties, and livelihoods are threatened by flooding. In England alone, around 6.3 million homes and businesses are at risk of flooding, and many people don’t even realise it. Would you know what to do before, during, and […]
World Rivers Day: 28th September 2025
Celebrating the Natural Power of Rivers to Improve Resilience The 28th September marked World Rivers Day – a global celebration of the critical role rivers play in supporting both people and wildlife. This year, we are highlighting the importance of natural, free-flowing rivers and healthy catchments – essential lifelines for ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities. […]
The Story of Catch Meadows: How Reviving Devon’s Past Could Help Protect its Future
Climate change and flooding are growing problems that demand innovative and sustainable solutions. Hidden in the slopes of Devon’s hillsides lie historic land features that were once integral to a rural farming lifestyle. Recently, some of these ancient features have been rediscovered for their exciting potential in improving flood and climate resilience across Devon. Among […]