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…
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Fund wildlife-friendly farming
By supporting farmers to shift towards regenerative, nature-friendly methods, farming has huge potential to deliver a green rural renewal.
Trust reveals latest nature reserve
We're proud to reveal our latest and 58th nature reserve: Ideford Common.
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.
Charities urge stronger protection for sea around South West as landmark reports reveal amount of carbon stored in seabed habitats for the first time
New series of reports – The Blue Carbon Mapping Project – provide the first estimate of carbon stored in UK seabed habitats, including in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
36.4 million tonnes…
HS2 - new report reveals the exorbitant cost for nature
A new report published by The Wildlife Trusts today reveals, for the first time, the vast scale of the destruction and impact that HS2 will cause to nature.
New report reveals hedgehogs, yellowhammers and dragonflies at risk post-EU Exit
New report reveals that there are no clear plans on how regulation gaps will be plugged to protect nature.
Devastating climate impact of using peat in UK horticulture revealed
• Policy failure to stop peat extraction has caused up to 31 million tonnes of CO2 to be released since 1990
• Peat extracted for horticulture in 2020 alone could release up to 880,000…
Yellow-tail
This snowy white moth is easily mistaken for the similar brown-tail, until it lifts its abdomen to reveal a burst of golden-yellow.
Huge impacts of UK pig and poultry farming revealed for first time
New report shows sector’s pollution harms rivers and wider countryside
New poll reveals people think children need more time learning in nature
The Wildlife Trusts and young people call for more outdoor wild time at school
Change your energy use
Energy used in buildings accounted for around 20% of total UK emissions in 2022. Reducing your household energy use by switching to a renewable energy supplier or purchasing a heat pump will help…