Some of our rarest and most threatened wildlife relies on the landscapes - and people - of Devon. Their future depends on the action we take now. At least 96 species currently have a presence in Devon which is of national - even international - importance. Find out more about 12 of the Special Species found on DWT nature reserves - and how you can help them with a Christmas gift for wildlife.
The planning system shapes the places where we live and work and has a critical impact on our urban and rural landscapes. This page includes some useful resources and a checklist that will help individuals and communities to respond to applications on wildlife grounds.
Find out which Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserves make great places to begin to explore Devon’s wild heathlands and learn about the wildlife that lives there
The Wildlife Trusts’ youth activism manager, Arran Wilson, draws on his background as a lecturer in zoology to explore what exactly hibernation is, and which animals rely on it to get through…
Wildlife friendly gardening encourages birds, bees, butterflies & hedgehogs to your garden. Read more on how to attract wildlife with plants, bug hotels & ponds.
We want everyone to be able to access nature, and some of our wonderful wildlife can be elusive. A new bird feeder camera and footage of some of the amazing wildlife Devon has to offer are now available here and on our YouTube channel.