Environment and Climate Emergency

Calstock Parish Council recognises the severe threats posed to our environment and climate and in July 2020 declared a climate emergency.

The 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on Climate Change, states that we have already caused a 1°C rise in global temperature. The difference between the impacts of global warming of 2°C and 1.5°C is much greater than previously thought and we are currently heading for a catastrophic 3°C rise. We are running out of time, and need to get to Zero Carbon emissions by 2030.

The Environment and Climate Emergency Committee is working toward protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all who live in this area with respect to the threats posed by the Climate Emergency. Much has already been achieved since making this a priority, in particular the Forest For Calstock, the elimination of plastic from parish cemeteries and the application for Bathing Water Status for the Tamar at Calstock, but much remains to be done. In order to take this work further, we have put together a Strategic Plan to address areas of concern which align with the Cornwall Climate Emergency Development Plan whilst focusing on local issues such as the River Tamar and pollution along the A390.

The plan focuses on:

  • Recovering nature
  • Reducing impact
  • Improving health
Andrew's Field Harrowbarrow - Flower meadow and tree hedges

 

Given that this affects everyone, we would invite any local resident, whatever their age or ability, to join us in attempting to tackle the issues highlighted in the plan.

If you have an interest in one or more of the issues and would like to help make a difference in our community and join a likeminded team please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council on clerk@calstockparishcouncil.gov.uk or 01822748847 and we will get back to you.

 

 

News

Saving our Native Bees and helping all of us in the process

Our native bees (and other insects) are in decline. This puts our environment - local and global - in grave danger.  There are things we can do to help. Please read these useful links to find out more. The B4 Project is a Community Interest Company representing a...

Asian Hornet

Please be aware that there is an increase in sighting of the Asian Hornet which wreaks havoc in Europe and poses a threat to our pollinators. Please see this press release PRESS RELEASE Devon AHAT 2024    

Community Orchard

Another great week with volunteers. Six people from about the Parish came together to plant our first Community Orchard and a native hedgerow.  We are hoping more orchards may spring up across our area.       Thanks to our volunteers and to Endsleigh...

Wild About Calstock, Exhibition

The Wild About Calstock project that has been taking place in the Parish since last November, culminated in the launch of an exhibition and the collection of Calstock Photobooks on Wednesday 20th March at Calstock Arts. The event was very well attended and included...

Calstock Parish Community Orchard

We have been given trees and shrubs by Endsleigh Garden Nurseries who are sadly closing. Lots of trees will help offset carbon emissions. Who is willing to help plant these across the parish?   If you are, please let us know. Contact Pete at...

Calstock Parish Crew – Come and Join Our Team

“Volunteering is someone spending time, unpaid, doing something that aims to benefit the environment or someone who they're not closely related to. Volunteering must be a choice freely made by each individual.” [National Council for Voluntary Organisatons]. CAN YOU...

Bat and Bird Boxes

Our very own superhero Bat-Team have been making bird and bat boxes. The boxes will be placed around Calstock Churchyard to provide much needed habitats for our birds and bats. Thanks again to our volunteers for making them and putting them up.