Urgent action needed for insects
A new report, Insect Declines and Why They Matter, commissioned by a group of Wildlife Trusts in the south west has revealed conclusively that drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have…
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Climate action needs nature. Nature needs climate action. Neither will succeed if we don’t prepare for a changing world
The Wildlife Trusts’ COP26 report says it’s time to tackle the twin crises at speed
Devon Wildlife Trust says ‘Now is the time for bold action…so that nature and climate feed into…
Action for Insects
Insect populations are declining at an alarming rate. Find out what actions we can all take to stop this crisis!
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Action for Insects
DWT's CEO, Harry Barton, reflects on the loss of insects globally and why we should care
Dolphin spotters needed
A Plymouth University researcher is asking the public for help in her vital work recording the fortunes of the South West's only resident pod of bottlenose dolphins.
Moor urgency needed
This week, a long-awaited report was published which many hope will pave the way for a brighter future for Dartmoor and its precious habitats & species.
New measures needed to help struggling wildlife cope with water shortages
The Wildlife Trusts call for efficient water management, huge reductions in pollution, and support for landowners to create more space for nature
Marine wildlife needs wave of support
We have just days to help secure greater protection for Devon's wildlife by taking part in the government's consultation on new Marine Conservation Zones
Why I believe now is the time to take action for insects. By Rose Mason age 19
Often, if the subject of insects is raised, our instinct is to squirm. Insects don’t have the appeal of little hedgehogs snuggled in the autumn leaves or fox cubs playing in the grass, and yet…
Wilder Diaries: The Devon woodland that now belongs to the community and its wildlife
In the village of Shillingford St George, just south of Exeter, a remarkable story unfolded that shows how community action can protect nature, bring people together, and leave a legacy for…
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.