Countryside lovers with restricted mobility are now able to enjoy one of Devon’s most picturesque locations, thanks to a partnership arrangement that gives them access to a special self-drive all-terrain vehicle. The Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust is offering the hire of a Tramper off-road scooter to visitors to the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve, which is…
The King’s Series of National Nature Reserves reaches a significant halfway milestone today (Thursday 19 March), with Seven Sisters NNR, which covers the chalk cliffs of Sussex and the unique downland habitat behind them, becoming the 13th of the 25 sites to receive the King’s endorsement. This national moment has special relevance in East Devon….
Developing the forestry team, which has responsibility for 1,800 hectares of woodland across our three Devon estates has been a priority for our Head of Forestry and Reserves, Rob Coventry, during his first year with Clinton Devon Estates. Rob, who joined the Estate in Autumn 2024, is preparing to write the next ten-year forest management…
A year-long project to carry out a detailed assessment of the water quality on a tributary of the river Torridge is being led by Clinton Devon Estates – using a grant made up of fines paid by water companies for environmental breaches.
Accountant Graham Vanstone has seen book-keeping move from heavy manual ledgers – which looked like something from Charles Dickens’ time – to the 21st century computer age. His near 50-year career with Clinton Devon Estates ended in June 2025 and he says there has rarely been a dull day at work. Graham, 65, joined the…
Clinton Devon Estates are delighted to be progressing the Heaths to Sea Landscape Recovery Project.
We’re pleased to be featured in Knight Frank’s Spring/Summer Rural Report, which explores the challenges and opportunities facing estates and landowners today. Our Chief Executive, John Varley shares how we’re working to deliver positive outcomes for society including food and timber, homes, energy and nature recovery “We need to be part of the solution enabling…
The government is consulting on the future use of land in England, aiming to create a framework that helps landowners and policymakers make informed decisions. John Varley, CEO of Clinton Devon Estates, encourages stakeholders to participate, hopeful that this consultation will be a constructive exercise. Launching a consultation on a Land Use Framework for England…
One of Britain’s most highly respected and longest serving head foresters is retiring after 27 years with Clinton Devon Estates, having the set the path for a major change in woodland management to cope with a range of challenges, from tree disease to climate change. John Wilding, MBE is handing over his role as head…
Two young ospreys have made a final stopover on the Otter Estuary in East Devon on their way to wintering grounds in Africa – almost exactly a year after a pioneering restoration project reconnected the River Otter to its flood plain.
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