Thank you for choosing to help North Devon's wildlife. To support Devon Wildlife Trust - and receive your free book - please go to our secure membership page by clicking the link below.
The planning system shapes the places where we live and work and has a critical impact on our urban and rural landscapes. This page includes some useful resources and a checklist that will help individuals and communities to respond to applications on wildlife grounds.
The 'Objection Checklist - for Planning Applications affecting biodiversity' is a tick-box form which can be used to indicate grounds for objecting to a development proposal. It cites the national policy and law which should be complied with when development proposals affecting biodiversity/wildlife are being considered by a local planning authority (LPA). It also acts as a reminder to the planning case officer dealing with the development proposal of the importance of biodiversity/wildlife.
Thank you for playing a key role in our nature conservation team in Devon. With your membership, DWT now has an even stronger voice in standing up for Devon’s wildlife.
We hope you enjoy visiting DWT nature reserves – and we’d be delighted to see you at any upcoming wildlife events!
People are at the heart of DWT. Find out more about our Chief Executive, Nick Bruce-White, as well as our directors – Peter Burgess, Emma Richardson, Louise Sullivan and Penny Mason.
Meet the people behind Team Wilder. Find out what inspired them to get started, the challenges they faced and how they have enjoyed getting involved with Wilder Communities.
People need places to live and work, but sometimes planning decisions seem to conflict with the best interests of local wildlife. We regularly receive many requests from the public asking us to intervene on planning applications and decisions. This page lists some answers to questions you may have about wildlife protection, laws related to designated wildlife sites and resources provided by Devon Wildlife Trust.
Join DWT as a member today and help to protect, restore and create wildlife-rich landscapes and bring more wildflowers, butterflies, birds and mammals back to Devon.
Northern Devon Natural Solutions offers one-to-one farm advice within the project areas, as well as a series of workshops and farm demonstrations for landowners & local communities in north Devon.