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View through reeds to pond at Wolborough Fen nature reserve

Wolborough Fen: our statement about the Public Inquiry

Wednesday 26 August 2026

Simon Stennett, Devon Wildlife Trust Director of Nature Recovery has been attending the Wolbourough Fen Public Inquiry on behalf of Devon Wildlife Trust, since it began on the 4th August 2026.

Wolborough Fen: Why this Planning Inquiry matters for nature

Tuesday 21 July 2026

An upcoming Public Inquiry could shape the future of a unique and outstanding site for nature here in Devon.

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