The Otter Valley Association provides a focus for members with an interest in, or concern for, wild plants and animals, as well as agricultural practices, in or near the River Otter. It carries out wildlife surveys from time to time, either independently or in collaboration with other bodies. It also monitors the actions and publications of the Environment Agency and wildlife conservation bodies for this area.
We have formed two special interest groups taht look at different aspects of the natural environment. The first is focused on the Flora, Fauna and Fungi of the valley - with particular emphasis on the birdlife, insects, animals and plants. The second is focused on the water quality of the river Otter - to campaign for a cleaner river by working with local communities, environmental associations, local councils and government. If you would like to help, please do contact us via this website.
As part of this project, we also want to showcase the beauty of the valley - with photographs gathered from local people of the natural world - from landscapes to insects!
A brief description of some of these projects is given below:
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We also have a number of other projects htat are underwy including:
- Guide to Bug Hotels
- Guide to Bird Nest Boxes
- Management of the Pebblebed Heaths
- Himalayan Balsam
- Climate change
Also we have published two full colour leaflets on the wildlife and flowers of the Lower Otter Valley.
Learn about the distinctive character of the Devon Redlands in which our area lies.