Things you can do about climate change
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Planning for people and nature: How Devon Wildlife Trust engages with the planning system
Devon Wildlife Trust recognises that new homes, schools, businesses and infrastructure are essential, but they should not come at nature's expense. When done well, the planning system can…
Cultivating Change: Food without nature taken out
Devon Wildlife Trust is asking the next Government to champion a transition towards regenerative, nature-friendly farming methods.
Land and Climate Change
Well, it’s official. According to the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), how we use our land is one of the most significant contributors to global warming –…
Climate Change & the Environment Act
With the peculiar weather we've been experiencing this spring, Harry Barton reflects on the effects of climate change on wildlife. How will it cope? And how could a strong Environment Act…
Devon Nature Recovery Network Map
A Nature Recovery Network (NRN) is a joined-up system of places (habitats) important for wild plants and animals, on land and at sea. It will provide the habitats that wildlife needs to feed, breed, sleep and move from place to place.
What is regenerative farming?
Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The Wildlife Trusts’ new strategic lead on agriculture, looks at this farming buzzword and…
50+ nature charities team up to call for nature's recovery!
Over 50 nature conservation groups have joined together to urge the Prime Minister to write the recovery of nature into the Environment Bill.
50+ nature charities team up to call for nature's recovery!
Over 50 nature conservation groups have joined together to urge the Prime Minister to write the recovery of nature into the Environment Bill.
‘Radical’ rhetoric of farming reform promising, but lack of details and urgency still puts nature at risk, says nature charities
Today, the Government has announced further details on two new schemes for rewarding farmers in England for producing food sustainably, while supporting nature’s recovery and tackling climate…
Fund wildlife-friendly farming
By supporting farmers to shift towards regenerative, nature-friendly methods, farming has huge potential to deliver a green rural renewal.
North Devon project funded to tackle climate change and restore nature
North Devon project chosen to be one of four in UK to trial ‘green infrastructure’ investment approach