Hundreds of wildlife sites vulnerable to neglect and destruction, report finds
A new report has revealed the vulnerability of many of Devon’s important nature havens.
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Pursuing unsustainable development on some of our most important sites for nature must not be tolerated
The Wildlife Trusts have significant concerns about the impact that Investment Zones will have on wildlife
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Chalkhill blue
Unsurprisingly, the chalkhill blue can be found on sunny, chalk grassland sites in southern England. Clouds of this beautiful blue butterfly may be seen fluttering around low-growing flowers.
Planning Applications - Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Field cow-wheat
Once widespread, this attractive plant has declined as a result of modern agricultural practices and is now only found in four sites in South East England.
Greater water parsnip
Large scale drainage in the UK has seen a massive reduction in the range of this sensitive aquatic plant which now only occurs in around 50 sites in England.
Bladder campion
Bladder campion is so-called for the bladder-like bulge that sites just behind the five-petalled flower - this is actually the fused sepals. Look for it on grasslands, farmland and along hedgerows…
Heath fritillary
The rare heath fritillary was on the brink of extinction in the 1970s, but conservation action turned its fortunes around. It is still confined to a small number of sites in the south of England,…
New ‘bug hotel’ is ‘recycled masterpiece’ and open for business
There may be widespread restrictions on travel and a firm message to ‘stay at home’ but a local conservation charity has just opened a new ‘hotel’ and is already welcoming guests.
Pale tussock
This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.
Honeysuckle
A true wildlife 'hotel', Honeysuckle is a climbing plant that caters for all kinds of wildlife: it provides nectar for insects, prey for bats, nest sites for birds and food for small…