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    Protecting Devon's wildlife and natural environment

    Our vision is for a Devon that is rich in all wildlife, where people enjoy and care about the natural world and take steps to safeguard it for the future.

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    Bee on forget-me-nots. Photo, Ben Lee

    Discover Devon's wildlife

    With two coastlines, two moorlands, ancient woodlands, tumbling rivers and miles of footpaths, Devon’s wonderful wildlife is there for you to discover...

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    Dartmoor. Photo, Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

    Experience Devon's wild side

    From craggy coasts to wind-blown moorland, ancient woodland to flower-filled meadows, our reserves bring you close to nature in amazing settings.

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    Bellever Moor and Meadows

    Devon Nature Reserves Fund

    Devon's precious nature reserves need your help.

    The daily care of DWT's 50 havens for wildlife takes a huge amount of time and resource: on average, it costs £2000 per day to manage these reserves. Can you help?

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    Beaver. Photo, Ben Lee

    Support Devon's beavers

    DWT is the lead partner in England’s first licensed beaver re-introduction and monitoring project, on the River Otter in east Devon.

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Protecting wildlife for the future

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Address: Devon Wildlife Trust, Cricklepit Mill, Commercial Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AB.