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.

In this partnership project with the Pickwell Foundation and Barnstaple Town Council, we're co-creating a new community tea garden in Barnstaple — a welcoming, nature-friendly space where people can connect, grow, and enjoy a freshly harvested cuppa together.

This pioneering project focused on conserving a rare and endangered species on the River Torridge. Find out more about the Freshwater Pearl Mussel 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

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.

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 looked to understand how local communities currently engage with the River Plym.

Connecting People and Landscapes (CPL) in a changing environment is a project looking at the impact that climate change is having on wildlife in farming landscapes, focusing on nine threatened nocturnal mammal species. Made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, this is a Partnership project led by the Bat Conservation Trust.