Wilder Diaries: Community Composting with Sustainable South Hams
In the spirit of embracing sustainability and community involvement, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Sustainable South Hams.
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Our response to the pause in the Sustainable Farming Incentive
Today the UK Government has paused all new applications to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme which promised, alongside other ambitious elements of England’s Environmental Land…
Bycatch-22: first-ever report exposes shocking scale of wildlife deaths in UK commercial fishing
More than 10,000 seabirds, 1,000 whales and dolphins, and hundreds of seals are being accidentally killed every year by commercial fishing boats operating in UK waters, according to a first-ever…
Lesser weever fish
One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!
Save Our Seas
Healthy, thriving seas where marine life recovers, habitats are protected, and fishing communities can sustainably thrive.
Events and filming on DWT nature reserves
Devon Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves have been featured world-wide in TV series and feature films, they’ve also been the setting for many cultural and other events. No wonder: the 50+ wild spaces we look after contain some of the UK’s most dramatic scenery and awe-inspiring nature. If you are thinking of using one of our nature reserves for your event – large or small - for any commercial or charitable activity, then you must contact us first and seek permission.
Wilder Diaries: Getting started and finding funding
Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group (BANG) has been working to enhance the habitats and their associated biodiversity within Buckfastleigh and the surrounding area. Tracey shares how the group…
Mackerel
Mackerel are a sign of summer's arrival, when they appear inshore in huge numbers all around the UK. As well as being a sustainable seafood choice, they are an important food source for many…
Finding time to bird watch on a family holiday can be a challenge
Freelance writer Dr Amanda Tuke gets a 'pass' from the family holiday to go birdwatching at Horsey Island. In this guest blog she describes why this is such a special place.
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
My local takeaway
At dusk, when Dan’s done sharing his love for nature with others, he follows the terns and goes fishing and foraging for dinner. And often cooks it on the beach.
Wilder Diaries: Toads on Roads
We spoke to Lyn from Sustainable Ashprington to find out about their yearly toad patrols…