Aerial view of Dittiscombe Estate in 2007

Rewilding – Could Messy Gardening Save the Planet?

Now referred to as Rewilding, can we help the planet by doing virtually nothing in our own back gardens? At Dittiscombe Estate we've been rewilding a previously farmed valley for over 20 years. Find out if the proof is in the oak tree!
Meet the Pigs event with Devon Rewilding Network

Pigs rooting for nature at Dittiscombe Estate

The story of two pigs, Foxy and Hughie, rooting for nature at the Dittiscombe Rewilding Project in South Devon. They've helped to kick-start further rewilding within the valley to create a more dynamic environment for biodiversity.
ID Nature at Dittiscombe

I-spy Nature at Dittiscombe and Beyond

Connecting with nature on holiday at Dittiscombe can be a rewarding experience. The Dittiscombe Rewilding project provides a haven for nature and after 26 years there is now an abundance of wildlife within the valley. Custodians Ruth and Jon Saunders encourage their guests to make that connection. Ruth tells you more.
Beaver Dam Project at Dittiscombe Estate

Embracing the Untamed: Rewilding at Dittiscombe Estate

On a recent Devon Rewilding Network event here at Dittiscombe, Molly Turner of Ambios together with Katrina Ross, captured the essence and importance of our 26 year old rewilding project. Read on to find out more.
Wildflower bank in Devon

The Secret World of a South Devon Hedgerow by Ruth Saunders

Devon hedgerows burst with wildflowers between April and July, so it's a perfect time to enjoy these abundant displays. But they are also wonderful wildlife corridors and areas of true biodiversity. A walk or cycle along a Devon green lane will be a journey of discovery!
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A Favourite Nature Event at Dittiscombe, by Ruth Saunders

We have no light pollution here in Dittiscombe valley so our dark skies are dotted with stars, and sometimes we see the Milky Way too. Last night was no exception . . .
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