Working Wetlands & Upstream Thinking
Upstream Thinking is South West Water’s approach to keeping our drinking & bathing water clean & affordable by stopping pollutants entering rivers and streams
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Wetlands
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
Caen Wetlands
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Working with landowners and farmers
Devon is a rural county, with around three quarters of the land farmed. Devon Wildlife Trust works with hundreds of farmers and landowners each year through our many projects, providing advice and support.
Working for nature's recovery
Wildlife is disappearing at an alarming rate. Some are calling it the next mass extinction, and the threat of climate catastrophe is a constant worry. We live in a time of emergency. But there is hope - we can tackle both of these critical issues if we act now.
Get involved with the Saving Devon's Treescapes Project – Landowners
The Saving Devon's Treescapes project is working alongside FWAG SW to deliver free advisory visits to landowners across Devon. Find out how one of our land advisors can support you on your land.
10,000 new trees to be planted to help flood alleviation
Nearly 10,000 trees are to be planted in six areas of Devon thanks to a new venture spearheaded by our Working Wetlands Project.
Corkwing wrasse
One of the most striking and beautiful reef species found in the UK!
Wooing in the wild
A peek at the passionate world of animal courtship
Looking back over the gardening year
Cricklepit Mill Garden Volunteer, Catherine Twamley, looks back on another successful year in our award-winning Exeter garden.
Little stint
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.
Research backs beavers in fight against flooding and droughts
University of Exeter research concludes beaver-made wetlands can help alleviate impacts of flood and drought
Study of four wild beaver territories in Devon finds they store more than 24…