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
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
Caen Wetlands
...Click here to read more about the Caen Wetland project.
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.
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.
Our work
Devon Wildlife Trust is a charity that exists to protect all wildlife in Devon and to safeguard Devon’s unique natural environment. Find out what we do here.
Little stint
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.
How to help wildlife at work
Attracting wildlife to your work will help improve their environment – and yours!