Rackenford and Knowstone Moors
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Planning Applications - Overview
This page includes guidance on national planning policies and the laws relevant to biodiversity.
Nature reserve sees moor improvements
A much-loved Dartmoor’s nature reserve has undergone vital conservation work which will benefit its precious wildlife.
Trust reveals latest nature reserve
We're proud to reveal our latest and 58th nature reserve: Ideford Common.
Practical Work in Halsdon Nature Reserve
Some rewarding practical work on the reserve with Volunteer Warden Kevin New.
Donate to Speccott Moor
Speccott Moor is a Culm grassland site supporting rare wildflowers, insects and wetland birds. But it has no legal protection. The current owner is happy for DWT to buy the land and turn it into our newest nature reserve - can you help with a donation today?
Collaven Moor thank you
Thank you for your donation to help DWT purchase Collaven Moor, and double the area of land protected for wildlife as a DWT nature reserve in this corner of Devon.
Practical Work in Halsdon Nature Reserve (8th February)
Some rewarding practical work on the reserve with Volunteer Warden Kevin New.
Volehouse Moor
The River Torridge lies at the heart of this fine Culm grassland reserve. A patchwork of tradition meadows, plus woodland make for a wild slice of North Devon.
Heath Week returns for celebration of East Devon’s new National Nature Reserve
A hugely popular activities week celebrating the wildlife, history and landscape of East Devon’s new National Nature Reserve, is to go ahead this month.
Dartmoor nature reserve fire prompts warning from Devon Wildlife Trust
A fire at Dunsford nature reserve, in eastern Dartmoor’s Teign Valley, has prompted Devon Wildlife Trust to remind the public of the threat of wildfires in the countryside during spells of dry…
Ash Moor
Summer orchids, dragonflies and rare butterflies are the highlights of this fascinating patchwork of ponds and meadows.