Resource Library

Here you will find useful 'how to' guides and other information to help develop your ideas or to get you off the ground in taking that first action towards becoming a Wilder Community. Enjoy the journey!

Building better for nature:

Here are useful links to help you to respond to planning applications and encourage local authorities to build better for nature:

Community involvement in neighbourhood planning

Wildlife, planning and development

Housing principles - building for nature and people

Devon Local Nature Recovery Network

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Wilder Communities

By 2030, we want to see at least 1 in 4 people actively engaged with wildlife and we want everyone in Devon to make action for nature’s…

Funding Opportunities

Fund your community project and take action for nature!

Wilder Communities Award

We have been inspired by the hundreds of communities across Devon leading amazing projects that are helping wildlife where they live,…

Making bird feeders at at Devon Wildlife Trust event

Community Events

Get involved or learn something new at local community events!

Take Action

At Devon Wildlife Trust we believe that nature is for everyone and that everyone has a role to play in its recovery.

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Resources

Nextdoor Nature Hub

If you are looking for more practical tips about how you can help nature, head to the Nextdoor Nature hub!

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

Become a member

Resource library

Creating space for wildlife in your community:

Gardening for wildlife:

Go pesticide free: