Knapp and Knowle

To explore the Knapp and Knowle Cluster and Sidmouth’s wider natural heritage, the following websites offer deeper data, interactive maps, and ways to get involved:

Essential Regional Resources

• Sidmouth Nature The primary digital repository for the project. It features detailed "dashboards" of species observations, seasonal guides (such as "Spring in Sidmouth"), and interactive maps showing where specific plants and animals were recorded within the cluster.

  • Website: sidmouth-nature.uk

• Sid Vale Association (SVA) As the owners and managers of The Knapp and Highfield Meadow, the SVA website provides information on local nature reserves, guided walks, and volunteer opportunities. They are the oldest civic society in Britain.

  • Website: sidvaleassociation.org.uk

• Sidmouth Arboretum This "civic arboretum" covers the entire Sid Valley. Their website includes a comprehensive Tree Map and database of over 600 significant local trees, including those in the Knowle parkland and Sidmouth Cemetery.

  • Website: sidmoutharboretum.org.uk

Citizen Science & Data Tools

• iNaturalist (Sidmouth Observations) A global platform where users upload photos of wildlife to be identified by experts. You can filter the "Explore" page to see recent sightings specifically from the Knapp and Knowle area.

  • Website: uk.inaturalist.org

• East Devon District Council (Wild East Devon) The council manages Sidmouth Cemetery and provides information on local green spaces, rewilding initiatives, and nearby flagship reserves like Seaton Wetlands.

  • Website: wildeastdevon.co.uk