Old Sludge Beds
*SITE CLOSED: please note the nature reserve is temporarily closed so that repairs to infrastructure can be carried out.*
Paths and boardwalks allow you to get among the reed beds and ponds…
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Trust reveals latest nature reserve
We're proud to reveal our latest and 58th nature reserve: Ideford Common.
Practical work day at Halsdon Reserve
Join the local group for a day of habitat management and practical work at Halsdon Nature Reserve.
Practical work day at Halsdon Reserve
Join the local group for a day of habitat management and practical work at Halsdon Nature Reserve.
Practical work day at Halsdon Reserve
Join the local group for a day of habitat management and practical work at Halsdon Nature Reserve.
Nature reserve sees moor improvements
A much-loved Dartmoor’s nature reserve has undergone vital conservation work which will benefit its precious wildlife.
Maerl beds
Maerl beds are special underwater habitats found in shallow seas. They’re made by rare types of red seaweeds that grow into hard, twig-like lumps.
Exe Reed Beds
Great views across reedbeds and the spectacular Exe Estuary. One of the largest tidal reedbeds in Devon and one of the best for birds.
Illustrated Talk - Plans for Halsdon Reserve and Local Group members trip to India
Hear the plans for Halsdon Reserve and from a local group member about their trip to India.
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…
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.