The south west is getting busier - more traffic, more tourists and more residents as people flock to the region in droves.
We come second on the list in the UK when it comes to expenditure on cars and bus passenger numbers continue to fall, although bus availablity has gone up. This is only going to get worse with time, and sustainable transport policy will become critical to maintaining the great quality of life on offer in the region.
'Westden' is working to achieve sustainable rural communities in Devon and beyond. They are currently developing a 'sustainable village' project at Belstone, a small village between Tavistock and Okehampton. Westden also loan scooters to young folk so they can get to work amongst other useful things.
You can join courses in a wide range of traditional and modern 'rural skills', so visit them at www.westden.co.uk and support sustainable living and commerce in Devon.
Further courses in the traditional arts of 'Hedge Steeping' and 'Stone Facing' can be found at - www.devonruralskillstrust.co.uk, but don't ask the Digger what these activites entail.
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