Life into Landscape is a £1.3m programme of activities to conserve and enhance the natural beauty and rich heritage of South Devon. It provides opportunities for both locals and visitors to explore the countryside, and to become involved in caring for it.

Launched in October 2003, Life into Landscape has something of interest and benefit for everyone. The projects are as diverse as restoring old green lanes, to increasing awareness of historic monuments. The three year programme will draw to a close at the end of 2006, by which time the following will hopefully have been achieved:

• Restoration of 50 green lanes to encourage walkers and riders to explore the countryside (see ‘On the Right Tracks’ Information Sheet)
• Creation of 23 new recreational paths, safely linking places of natural and historic interest
• Creation of improved access to 18 coast and countryside sites for people with physical and sensory impairments
• Involvement of people from rural South Hams and adjoining urban centres of Plymouth and Torbay, who might otherwise be excluded, in programme of environmental activities
• Linking residents of Brixham with their natural and cultural heritage by providing opportunities for environmental activities in the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Completion of 12 parish appraisals, linking South Hams communities with expert archaeologists in researching and celebrating their local cultural heritage
• Conservation of 9 Scheduled Ancient Monuments, adding historic interest for locals and visitors to the area by raising awareness of important heritage features
• Advisory visits to 150 farmers and landowners, providing 120 capital grants to conserve and enhance the landscape heritage of South Devon.

For more information, please see our pdf information sheet ‘ Life into Landscape’ (514kb) or visit www.lifeintolandscape.org.uk