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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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    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 57 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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Exe Reed Beds under the bridge

Exe Reed Beds

Great views across reedbeds and the spectacular Exe Estuary. One of the largest tidal reedbeds in Devon and one of the best for birds.

  • Birdwatching
  • Overwintering birds
  • Stunning views
Horsey Island

Horsey Island

Devon Wildlife Trust's latest nature reserve. A must for bird watchers. No access at present to the nature reserve but great views of it and its wildlife are available from a public road/path…

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  • Flocks of birds
  • Overwintering birds

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Protecting wildlife for the future

Registered Charity no. 213224, Company number 733321, VAT no. 585 4735 01

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