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Wild Exeter – A city for people and nature

Tell us what nature in Exeter means to you, your favourite green spaces and waterways, and how we can help wildlife thrive in our city.

Everyone who lives, works in or visits Exeter is being asked to give their views on nature in the city, how we can best protect and support it and how it can thrive in the future.

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We’ve teamed up with the University of Exeter, Met Office and other partners in a project led by Exeter City Council to improve nature in the city.

Together we're launching a survey to build a picture of how important nature is and discover the parts of the city it is most cherished.

The responses provided will help the partners to create a shared vision and action plan for people and nature in Exeter, including biodiversity in our parks, natural and green places, and waterways.

The survey ‘Wild Exeter – A City for People and Nature’ is open until 28 April 2026. To take part visit the council’s consultation website: Wild Exeter – A city for people and nature.

It asks questions about the importance of nature and calls on people to share their favourite green and natural places, and waterways in Exeter.

It also asks what individuals and communities can do to support nature and explores which local environmental issues most concern people.

Helping nature to thrive in our towns and cities is vital for nature’s recovery, and for the wellbeing of local people and communities.

Devon Wildlife Trust believes that we can all play a role in making where we live, work and learn greener, wilder, and more resilient to climate change. We are excited to be part of this initiative, which we hope will lead to a shared vision for a wilder Exeter and big ambitions to bring nature back to the heart of the city.
Penny Mason
Director of Wilder Living at Devon Wildlife Trust
This is a great opportunity for everyone to tell us what nature means to them in our city, what they love about our green and natural places, and how we can all come together to create a nature rich Exeter for people and biodiversity.

By working with some of our key partners we can develop a shared vision and action plan for people and nature in Exeter which is shaped by the people who live, work and visit the city.
Cllr Matt Vizard
Lead Councillor for Climate and Ecological Change and Communities
Nature is central to the wellbeing of our communities, our climate, and our shared future.

At the University of Exeter, we’re proud of our research strengths in nature and climate, and we work with our staff and student community to enhance biodiversity on our campuses and across the city. This survey is a vital step in co‑designing Exeter’s greener future with the people who live, work and study here.
Jo Chamberlain
Director of Sustainability at the University of Exeter

Paper copies of the survey are available from the reception at the Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter EX1 1JN.

Other partners supporting the survey include Devon Climate Emergency, In Exeter, and the National Trust Killerton.

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Exeter Valley Parks

Exeter's Valley Parks are there for all to enjoy. Close to people's homes, they offer a wide choice of leisurely walks, places to relax, fine views, and plenty of wildlife.

There are six Valley Parks which are managed by Devon Wildlife Trust for Exeter City Council.

Explore Exeter Valley Parks

Become a member and support our work

The vital work we do for nature depends on the support of people who care about the future of Devon’s wildlife and wild places.

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