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Meet the trustees. The governing body of Devon Wildlife Trust is a Board of Trustees. Our trustees oversee the strategic development and direction of DWT.
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A message from our Chair of Trustees
As I write this blog I am lucky enough to be outside in my garden on a warm summer day. There is life burgeoning all around me - bees buzzing, birds singing and a wasp grazing my picnic table.
12 Days Wild - Wildlife Trusts
Take part in The Wildlife Trusts' 12 Days of Wild Christmas! We're encouraging everyone to spend 12 Days Wild this year, and get outdoors during the festive period. Sign up and we'll give you lots of advice and tips to help you to take part.
Wildlife Trusts set to challenge Government over neonicotinoids?
The Wildlife Trusts have announced that they are exploring the option of a legal challenge to the UK Government's decision to allow emergency use of neonicotinoids
The Wildlife Trusts respond to new badger cull licences
The Wildlife Trusts are disappointed and saddened that the Government has issued new licenses to cull badgers in seven areas of England. These cover 33 existing areas, including in Devon, and 7…
Underwhelmed: The Wildlife Trusts’ response to the Environmental Improvement Plan
Read our response to the much-anticipated new Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP).
Gaps in Planning & Infrastructure Bill “deeply concerning”, say The Wildlife Trusts
Today The Wildlife Trusts have published a briefing, urging the Government to ‘fill in the blanks’ to avoid the Planning & Infrastructure Bill undermining vital nature protections.
New fund to help The Wildlife Trusts restore rainforests of Britain
Bringing back lost Atlantic woods is critical for nature and climate
Wildlife Trusts’ celebrate 100,000th sign-up
An Exeter family were at the centre of celebrations as Devon Wildlife Trust hosted a garden party to celebrate their milestone membership.
The Wildlife Trusts’ big nature challenge – 30 Days Wild – is back this June
• The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild kicks off on 1 June
• Actor David Oakes and Sophie Pavelle to host Big Wild Pub Quiz in Exeter 11th June
• More than 3000 Devon residents took part…
Devon to benefit from The Wildlife Trusts’ Atlantic rainforest recovery programme
• Devon Wildlife Trust to restore lost habitat with share of £38 million Aviva fund
• New rainforest nature reserve will be created near Totnes
• Devon project is the first in South…
Emergency authorisation of bee-killing pesticide is a “deathblow” say The Wildlife Trusts
Today, 18th January 2024, the UK Government’s Farming Minister, Mark Spencer, has approved ‘emergency’ authorisation for the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid, Thiamethoxam, on sugar beet…