Mill Bottom
A short woodland walk in a classic Devon village. The old railway embankment now leads visitors through the reserve.
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Save our seas - Ban bottom trawling
Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary ‘Ocean’ shines a light on the devastation that bottom trawling wreaks on seabeds. Here we explain more about what bottom trawling is.
Exploring the four Marine Protected Areas in Devon where we need a ban on bottom trawling
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are currently running a consultation considering a ban on bottom trawling in 41 offshore Marine Protected Areas in England, including four in Devon waters…
Trust reveals latest nature reserve
We're proud to reveal our latest and 58th nature reserve: Ideford Common.
Nature reserve sees moor improvements
A much-loved Dartmoor’s nature reserve has undergone vital conservation work which will benefit its precious wildlife.
Heath Week returns for celebration of East Devon’s new National Nature Reserve
A hugely popular activities week celebrating the wildlife, history and landscape of East Devon’s new National Nature Reserve, is to go ahead this month.
Dartmoor nature reserve fire prompts warning from Devon Wildlife Trust
A fire at Dunsford nature reserve, in eastern Dartmoor’s Teign Valley, has prompted Devon Wildlife Trust to remind the public of the threat of wildfires in the countryside during spells of dry…
Cricklepit Mill Wildlife Garden
Cricklepit Mill is home to Devon Wildlife Trust’s head office and award winning wildlife garden which is open to the public Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (except bank holidays).
Ban bottom-trawling across whole Marine Protected Areas, say Devon Wildlife Trust
In a welcome step forward, the UK Government has announced proposals to ban bottom trawling in 41 offshore Marine Protected Areas - including 5 within Devon - pending a consultation. But in order…
Volunteers celebrate four decades of devotion to Devon nature reserve
A dedicated group of volunteers has celebrated 40 years of work conserving one of the North Devon’s best-loved nature havens.
Improving access on nature reserves
Find out how we’ve been improving accessibility on some of our key nature reserves, providing easier access for as wide a range of visitors as possible.
Devon Nature Reserves Fund
Daily care of DWT's 57 havens for wildlife takes a huge amount of time and resource: on average, it costs £2000 per day to manage these reserves. Donate today