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Fen violet
A pale member of the violet family sometimes known as ‘milk violet’, the fen violet has a delicate and unassuming appearance. A real specialist of the wetland habitat, this species has seen a…
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.
Nature reserve sees moor improvements
A much-loved Dartmoor’s nature reserve has undergone vital conservation work which will benefit its precious wildlife.
Lowland fen
Water-logged and thick with reeds and robust tall-herbs or tussocky sedges, fens are evocative reminders of the extensive wet wildlands that once covered far more of the lowlands than they do…
Practical Work in Halsdon Nature Reserve (8th February)
Some rewarding practical work on the reserve with Volunteer Warden Kevin New.
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.
Upland spring, flush and fen
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.
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…
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