Marsland
A magical, secretive mix of woodland, coastline and butterfly-filled meadows - all in a single stream valley.
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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
Events and filming on DWT nature reserves
Devon Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves have been featured world-wide in TV series and feature films, they’ve also been the setting for many cultural and other events. No wonder: the 50+ wild spaces we look after contain some of the UK’s most dramatic scenery and awe-inspiring nature. If you are thinking of using one of our nature reserves for your event – large or small - for any commercial or charitable activity, then you must contact us first and seek permission.
Nature reserves remain open, but keep it local
Devon Wildlife Trust announces that its nature reserves will remain open during lockdown, but the message is people should stay local and observe national lockdown restrictions.
Farmland
Farmland can conjure up rural images of brown hares zig-zagging across fields, chattering flocks of finches and yellowhammers singing from thick, bushy hedges and field margins studded with…
Discover wildlife around farmland
An introduction to the wildlife you might see around Devon’s farmlands including birds, mammals and flowers. Find out more about habitats around farms.
Trust reveals latest nature reserve
We're proud to reveal our latest and 58th nature reserve: Ideford Common.
Nature reserve sees moor improvements
A much-loved Dartmoor’s nature reserve has undergone vital conservation work which will benefit its precious wildlife.
Practical Work in Halsdon Nature Reserve (8th February)
Some rewarding practical work on the reserve with Volunteer Warden Kevin New.
Nature Reserves
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.
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.