MSc Regenerative Food and Farming student Jude Allen writes abotu her recent trip to Glasgow to present her work at World Soil Congress.
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Author: Dartington Trust
Dartington Estate is a unique place - a stunning centre of heritage, culture, entertainment, hospitality and innovative sustainability set in rolling south Devon parkland near Totnes. Open all year round. Find out more about us, check out our latest events, or browse our rich collection of news, blogs and features.
Remembering James Lovelock: architect of the Gaia Theory
The scientist was fearless in the face of controversy and was one of the first to raise concerns about the interconnectedness of all life and the potential ecological damage being done to the planet,
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Vaughan Williams: conductor William Vann picks his top five
Schumacher Experience Competition
We're giving away one place on our Schumacher Experience, which takes place from August 22-26, worth £695!
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Wild orchids are barometers of healthy soil beneath our feet
The presence of thousands of these special plant scattered across the meadows of Dartington Estate reveals the secrets of the health of the soil beneath.
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Polytunnels boost self-sufficiency and help beat the ‘hungry gap’
New polytunnels save money and food miles by increasing the amount of 'home grown' produce for Schumacher College.
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Trees are not the magic bullet to address climate change
In a month when members of the public have been urged to ‘plant a tree for the Jubilee', our conservation warden Mike Newby advises that while trees are valuable at capturing carbon, using our land to address climate change needs a more complex approach.
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Family Events at the Dartington Music Summer School & Festival
Annual survey aims to gauge health of our bird population
Every week until the end of June, our conservation wardens will be gently checking our bird boxes in order to contribute to a UK-wide analysis of avian activity.
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How we foster collaboration with our non-human friends
Our Conservation Warden, Mike, takes a look at how we work to preserve and foster some of the key areas of wildlife and nature on our estate.
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