Where to see beavers
Discover where - and when - to see beavers in Devon.
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Wildlife and Where to go
With two coastlines, two moorlands, ancient woodlands, tumbling rivers and miles of footpaths, Devon's nature is there for you to discover.
Where to go this season - autumn
In autumn Devon’s animals get ready for the long cold days ahead. Discover the best nature reserves to see autumn wildlife including fallow deer rutting.
Where to go this season - winter
Find out which Devon nature reserves are best for seeing winter wildlife - from winter wading birds and flocks of visiting redwings to strandline searches
Where to go this season - summer
In summer Devon’s butterflies, moths and dragonflies get the season moving. Here are some of the best nature reserves to see wildlife in the summer months
Where to go this season - spring
Daffodils, bluebells and wood anemones - in spring Devon’s wildflowers light up our lives. Here are some of the best nature reserves to see Spring wildlife
Defend nature campaign - where are we now?
It's been two months since the UK Government launched an Attack On Nature, through a raft of announcements which had an overarching tone of deregulation. DWT's CEO Harry Barton gives an…
Wilder Diaries: The South Devon estate where nature is leading the way
When Ruth and John Saunders took over Dittiscombe in South Devon back in 1998, they inherited 20 acres of land that had been heavily farmed. The soil was tired, hedgerows neglected, and wildlife…
Exploring the four Marine Protected Areas in Devon where we need a ban on bottom trawling
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are currently running a consultation considering a ban on bottom trawling in 41 offshore Marine Protected Areas in England, including four in Devon waters…
UK Government confirms ban on all peat-based gardening products will not be implemented until 2030
Today, Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) has confirmed that while some peat-containing products will be banned from shelves in 2027, others will be exempt from a ban until…
Sika deer
Sika deer were introduced to the UK in the 19th century. They are native to eastern Asia.
Egyptian goose
Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.