Action for Insects
Insect populations are declining at an alarming rate. Find out what actions we can all take to stop this crisis!
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Action for Insects
DWT's CEO, Harry Barton, reflects on the loss of insects globally and why we should care
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At Devon Wildlife Trust we believe that nature is for everyone and that everyone has a role to play in its recovery.
Conservation Communities Project
The Conservation Communities project worked in 11 parishes between Great Torrington and Hatherleigh, from 2020 until the end of 2022, to record as much about the natural environment as possible.
Community Events
Get involved or learn something new at local community events!
Conservation Communities Biodiversity Audits
Updated biodiversity audits were produced for the 11 parishes that were covered by the Conservation Communities project from 2020 until the end of 2022.
Urgent action needed for insects
A new report, Insect Declines and Why They Matter, commissioned by a group of Wildlife Trusts in the south west has revealed conclusively that drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have…
Our Community
Find out who’s who at DWT. With more than 100 members of staff, 300 active volunteers and 35,000 supporters, we have a big team at Devon Wildlife Trust.
Pine Marten Community Grants
The Pine Marten Community Grant offers community and nature groups, schools, businesses and landowners an exciting opportunity to support pine marten recovery in the south west of England.
Climate action needs nature. Nature needs climate action. Neither will succeed if we don’t prepare for a changing world
The Wildlife Trusts’ COP26 report says it’s time to tackle the twin crises at speed
Devon Wildlife Trust says ‘Now is the time for bold action…so that nature and climate feed into…
New guide encourages us all to take urgent action for insects
• The Wildlife Trusts and partners launch new practical initiative to help insects and reverse sharp declines in their populations
• A FREE downloadable Guide to Taking Action for Insects is…
Vote for Nature: Demand Action on Pesticide Reduction This Election
On Thursday 1 May 2025, the Devon County Council local election is an opportunity to vote with nature in mind and call for a reduction in the widespread use of toxic pesticides.