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Beavers play a crucial role in our fight against climate change and the loss of wildlife. They are nature’s water engineers, creating wetlands that help reduce flooding, improve water quality, and bring our rivers back to life.

Today the government took the decision to allow more beavers to live in the wild across the country. This is a landmark decision and you can read our response here. 

 Donate to support beavers

Established sixty years ago by a small group of volunteers, Devon Wildlife Trust is the only charity that exists to protect all wildlife in Devon and to safeguard Devon’s unique natural environment. 

Keep up to date on our work protecting wildlife in Devon

The vital work we do for nature depends on the support of people who care about the future of Devon’s wildlife and wild places.

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We want all who support us to do so with confidence, knowing that we adhere to the highest data protection and fundraising standards.

Our Privacy Policy explains how we process and manage your data. We regularly review our policy to ensure that we remain compliant with legislation and our current information practices. You can find our revised 2024 Privacy Policy here including how to contact us should you wish for your data not to be used in specific ways.

We believe that everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk. We are committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing is at the heart of our engagement with people. Read our full Safeguarding Commitment Statement here.