Andrew's Wood
A beautiful patchwork of woodland and meadows in the heart of the wonderful South Hams countryside.
A beautiful patchwork of woodland and meadows in the heart of the wonderful South Hams countryside.
An opportunity has arisen for volunteers to join DWT’s estate team. They will receive accommodation and training to enable them to help manage DWT’s nature reserves to a high standard.
Are you passionate about nature and love working in stunning outdoor environments?
Devon Wildlife Trust announces that its nature reserves will remain open during lockdown, but the message is people should stay local and observe national lockdown restrictions.
As its name suggests, Wood spurge is found in woodlands. It is an attractive evergreen that displays cup-shaped, green flowers in clusters and dark green leaves.
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow chest and eyestripe.
A spring delight, the wood anemone grows in dappled shade in ancient woodlands. Traditional management, such as coppicing, can help such flowers by opening up the woodland floor to sunlight.
The speckled wood prefers the dappled sunlight of woodland rides and edges, hedgerows and even gardens. Despite declines, its range has spread over recent years.
The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…