Maddy Harland is the co-founder of Permaculture Magazine and Permanent Publications, a publishing company dedicated to practical and leading edge solutions to global problems. She is a trustee of Common Earth, mandated to support regenerative development within all 56 countries of the Commonwealth through the cultivation of initiatives that restore ecosystems and build on the unique bio-cultural traditions of each region. She is the author of Fertile Edges - regenerating land, culture & hope and The Biotime Log. Maddy lives in a woodland that is a designated country wildlife site and provides both advice and networking guidance.

Mike is an ecologist with over 30 years experience and a Co-ordinator of the UNESCO North Devon Biosphere. He frequently lends his time and experience to the group. In addition, he and his wife Jo host various Sustainable Chulmleigh events on their organic farm just outside Chulmleigh, including tree planting and nest box building.

We were delighted to give a talk to the Chulmleigh Cub Pack in January 25 as part of their Environmental Conservation Badge recognition. It was a fabulous and lively session with some great questions.

Message from the school February 2025: 'Thank you Sustainable Chulmleigh for our subscription to Eco Kids - we can’t wait to work together with you.'

Recent lottery funding has provided the Biosphere with the opportunity to appoint several Community Animators across the region. Amy Roberts, whose area includes Chulmleigh is now on hand to support and advise our group, including help with possible funding!

Devon Wildlife Trust has been involved in a variety of the events we run, including leaky dam building and nest box building. They have also recently provided 30 square metres of free wild flower seeds for our Churchyard Project.

We are delighted to be working with the Little Dart Mission Community on our Churchyard project - rewilding a section of the churchyard to include a family area for picnics, play kitchen area for young people and areas of wild flowers. We hope to run various educational events in this space in 2025.

CAG offer support with insurance, guidance, and training for community groups. We are very grateful for their support.

Sustainable Chulmleigh has been helping the school create more planted-up areas on the grounds for the children to appreciate and learn about small eco systems and bio diversity.

We are working closely with NDC on our Churchyard project, planning the best times of year to mow in order to maxmise the bio-diversity of the plant life.