The Woodland Trust spent the money clearing the "killer shrub" from woodland in Kentisbeare.
The conservation charity says nationally they spent £330,000 last year removing invasive plants like rhododendron from woodlands. They are fast spreading species which suffocate native trees and flowers and pose a threat to wildlife.
Teenager jailed for train station rape
He also sexually assaulted a girl on a train
Anger over planned Plymouth road closure
Traffic would be diverted to congested Deep Lane Junction
Cyclist in serious condition following hit and run
Bovey Tracey road closed for several hours
Paignton shopping centre to become car park
'It has the potential for a catalytic regeneration development'
Devonport dockyard is out of 'special measures'
Safety improves after 12 years of 'enhanced attention'
Duke of Cornwall visits Cornwall
VIDEO Prince William makes pasties
