Exeter’s Topsham Road to become ‘wildlife highway’
One of Exeter’s busiest roads is set to become what a leading local conservation organisation is calling a ‘wildlife highway’.
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Devon residents urged to become ‘bat detectives’
Wildlife enthusiasts are being encouraged to take part in one of Devon’s biggest citizen science projects.
When does an emergency become business as usual?
For the second year running, the Government has announced that it will permit emergency use of the banned pesticide thiamethoxam on sugar beet in England in 2022
Will banned bee-killing pesticides become the new norm?
The Wildlife Trusts’ lawyers contact the Secretary of State to question the legality of ignoring expert advice.
Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
Future of environment is vital ‘missing issue’ in race to become next PM, says Devon charity
Devon Wildlife Trust has written to each of the county's Conservative Party Associations and its nine Conservative MPs calling on them to support demands that nature and the environment be at…
Retained EU Law Bill becomes law
For almost a year, we’ve been campaigning to protect environmental laws which were at risk from the UK government’s Retained EU Law (REUL) Bill.
How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
Field bindweed
A creeping and climbing plant of cultivated ground, Field Bindweed can become a pest in places as it stops other plants from growing. It has creamy, sometimes striped, large flowers, and arrow-…
Soft brome
Soft brome is a tall, annual grass of roadside verges, waste ground and meadows, and is a 'weed' of arable land. It has long, grey-green leaves and loosely clustered flower spikes.
Field maple
An inconspicuous tree for much of the year, the field maple comes to life in autumn when its lobed leaves turn golden-yellow and its winged fruits disperse in the wind. Look for it in hedges and…
Field pansy
With its familiar features, the Field pansy is a delicate version of a garden favourite. Usually creamy-yellow in colour, it can be seen in fields and on roadside verges and waste ground.