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The River Plym flows from Dartmoor, to Plymouth, and into the sea. By connecting with the people who live and work alongside the Plym, this project aims to encourage people to value and enjoy the nature on their doorstep, to create more space for wildlife and ultimately restore the river's health.
Torridge River Restoration Project Success
As the Torridge River Restoration Project comes to a close team leader Matt Turley reflects on the incredible achievements of the project, gives thanks to everyone involved and looks forward to…
Torridge River Restoration Project
The Torridge River Restoration Project aims to restore water quality and ecological health, through farm advice, capital works, community action and training.
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.
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
The Avon Valley Project
The Avon Valley project aims to restore and re-connect precious wildlife habitat by working with landowners. Find out more about our work around the river Avon
Freshwater pearl mussel project
This pioneering project focused on conserving a rare and endangered species on the River Torridge. Find out more about the Freshwater Pearl Mussel Project.
Conservation Communities Project
The Conservation Communities project worked in 11 parishes between Great Torrington and Hatherleigh, from 2020 until the end of 2022, to record as much about the natural environment as possible.
South West Wildcat Project
A project is underway to investigate the possibility of bringing wildcats back to the South West after an absence of more than 100 years.
Project shines light on rare mammals
A pioneering conservation project led by Devon Wildlife Trust has ended after spending five years discovering more about the lives of one of Devon’s rarest mammals.
The Avon Valley Project 10 Year Anniversary
The Avon Valley project aims to restore and re-connect precious wildlife habitat by working with landowners. Find out more about our work around the river Avon.
River lamprey
The river lamprey is a primitive, jawless fish, with a round, sucker-mouth which it uses to attach to other fish to feed from them. Adults live in the sea and return to freshwater to spawn.