Northern Devon Nature Improvement Area
The North Devon Nature Improvement Area (NIA) aims to restore a wildlife-rich landscape across the internationally important river Torridge catchment.
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Northern Devon Natural Solutions
Northern Devon Natural Solutions (NDNS) is a large and ambitious project that aims to create and restore over 1,000 hectares of nature-friendly habitat covering 360 landholdings to help tackle the climate and ecological emergency.
Northern gannet
Famed for its super-fast fishing dives into the sea, the northern gannet (or gannet) is a distinctive white bird with a yellow head and black wingtips. It nests in large, noisy, smelly colonies on…
Northern Devon Natural Solutions Volunteer
This group will help to deliver practical conservation works across privately owned holdings and common land, primarily as part of the Culm Grassland Natural Flood Management Project.
Northern hay meadow
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
Great northern diver
This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.
Nature reserve sees moor improvements
A much-loved Dartmoor’s nature reserve has undergone vital conservation work which will benefit its precious wildlife.
Improving access on nature reserves
Find out how we’ve been improving accessibility on some of our key nature reserves, providing easier access for as wide a range of visitors as possible.
Devon Nature Reserves Fund
Daily care of DWT's 57 havens for wildlife takes a huge amount of time and resource: on average, it costs £2000 per day to manage these reserves. Donate today
Devon Nature Recovery Network Map
A Nature Recovery Network (NRN) is a joined-up system of places (habitats) important for wild plants and animals, on land and at sea. It will provide the habitats that wildlife needs to feed, breed, sleep and move from place to place.
Nextdoor Nature
From 2022 to 2024, Nextdoor Nature supported community-led projects, helping to create a greener and wilder Exeter. Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to leave a lasting natural legacy in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Nextdoor Nature has given people the skills, tools, and opportunity to help wildlife flourish near them.
50+ nature charities team up to call for nature's recovery!
Over 50 nature conservation groups have joined together to urge the Prime Minister to write the recovery of nature into the Environment Bill.