EIGHTY people braved floods to attend the second Exmoor Wildlife Forum in Porlock Village Hall and celebrate some of the projects taking place across the national park.

There were displays on some of Exmoor’s charismatic species, such as otters and dormice, and presentations on a variety of topics including the state of Exmoor’s wildlife and the work of the Exmoor Knotweed Control Project.

The forum had a particular focus on the vital role of volunteers in conserving wildlife on Exmoor.

A number of volunteers spoke about their work, including on the River Barle Invasive Crayfish Project and through the Sea Watch Foundation.

Bea Davis, the park authority’s wildlife conservation officer, said: “We would like to thank all those who so generously give their time to help with such an array of wildlife projects.

“The importance of the work undertaken by volunteers for wildlife across Exmoor National Park cannot be underestimated. We are immensely grateful for this fantastic support”.