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2024 Election Issues
A deep dive with information on The Wildlife Trusts' response to party manifestos and our 2024 election asks.
A message from our Chair of Trustees
As I write this blog I am lucky enough to be outside in my garden on a warm summer day. There is life burgeoning all around me - bees buzzing, birds singing and a wasp grazing my picnic table.
General Election results: what now?
So the third election in five years is over. Here in Devon not a great deal has changed, but nationally it’s a new political landscape. The Conservatives have a clear majority and Brexit by the…
The election results are in! So, what’s next for nature?
Throughout the election campaign, it became clear that people know that our natural world is in crisis and want politicians to make the bold and ambitious commitments to reverse the decline. So…
My board meeting
On their boards, Tom and Finn get to rub shoulders with mackerel, eels, crabs, bass, whiting and more. Very soon, they hope to add dolphins to that list too.
Vote for Nature: Demand Action on Pesticide Reduction This Election
On Thursday 1 May 2025, the Devon County Council local election is an opportunity to vote with nature in mind and call for a reduction in the widespread use of toxic pesticides.
Hundreds of wildlife sites vulnerable to neglect and destruction, report finds
A new report has revealed the vulnerability of many of Devon’s important nature havens.
New poll finds most people think main parties falter on nature and climate crises in the run up to General Election
Devon Wildlife Trust urges all parties to heed voter concern and pledge bold action on the twin emergencies.
Pursuing unsustainable development on some of our most important sites for nature must not be tolerated
The Wildlife Trusts have significant concerns about the impact that Investment Zones will have on wildlife
Stay of execution for bees
Today’s announcement that a banned neonicotinoid will not be used on sugar beet is good news – but does not halt the risk to wildlife in future years.
12 Days Wild - Wildlife Trusts
Take part in The Wildlife Trusts' 12 Days of Wild Christmas! We're encouraging everyone to spend 12 Days Wild this year, and get outdoors during the festive period. Sign up and we'll give you lots of advice and tips to help you to take part.