Underwhelmed: The Wildlife Trusts’ response to the Environmental Improvement Plan
Read our response to the much-anticipated new Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP).
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Devon Wildlife Trust response to Plymouth City Council decision to proceed with tree removal on Armada Way
Devon Wildlife Trust has worked closely with Plymouth City Council on nature recovery focussed projects for a number of years and we are surprised and disappointed by this decision. We know that…
Swift
Swifts spend most of their lives flying – even sleeping, eating and drinking – only ever landing to nest. They like to nest in older buildings in small holes in roof spaces.
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…
DWT response to Government's 25-year plan for the environment
After long delays the government's 25-year plan to improve the natural environment was launched today. Some of its content is welcome, but we will need an Environment Act to ensure…
Our response to Governments announcements on nature and net zero
Seeds of hope planted but root and branch change on mammoth scale still needed, say The Wildlife Trusts.
Project Unitea
In this partnership project with the Pickwell Foundation and Barnstaple Town Council, we're co-creating a new community tea garden in Barnstaple — a welcoming, nature-friendly space where people can connect, grow, and enjoy a freshly harvested cuppa together.
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
The Avon Valley Project
The Avon Valley project aims to restore and re-connect precious wildlife habitat by working with landowners. Find out more about our work around the river Avon
Conservation Communities Project
The Conservation Communities project worked in 11 parishes between Great Torrington and Hatherleigh, from 2020 until the end of 2022, to record as much about the natural environment as possible.
The River Plym Project
The River Plym flows from Dartmoor, to Plymouth, and into the sea. By connecting with the people who live and work alongside the Plym, this project looked to understand how local communities currently engage with the River Plym.
Freshwater pearl mussel project
This pioneering project focused on conserving a rare and endangered species on the River Torridge. Find out more about the Freshwater Pearl Mussel Project.