Andrew's Wood
A beautiful patchwork of woodland and meadows in the heart of the wonderful South Hams countryside.
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Practical volunteer work: Meeth Quarry
Come and help with practical tasks throughout the year at this stunning north Devon nature reserve.
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.
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.
Wild Paths trainees: Helping people into conservation careers
For the past three years, Devon Wildlife Trust has hosted Wild Paths trainees, giving people from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to gain experience in practical conservation and engagement…
The Conservative Party's plan for nature: holding the line on supporting nature's recovery
Released yesterday afternoon, the Conservative Party manifesto talks up 'Britain as a force for good in the world' - but in this blog, Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife…
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
My dinner party
Niamh loves to feed the birds, so makes natural feeders out of pinecones and berries, to help them through the winter. She’ll tie this to a branch so that the birds can feast from it safely.
Wood spurge
As its name suggests, Wood spurge is found in woodlands. It is an attractive evergreen that displays cup-shaped, green flowers in clusters and dark green leaves.
wood anemone
A spring delight, the wood anemone grows in dappled shade in ancient woodlands. Traditional management, such as coppicing, can help such flowers by opening up the woodland floor to sunlight.
Speckled wood
The speckled wood prefers the dappled sunlight of woodland rides and edges, hedgerows and even gardens. Despite declines, its range has spread over recent years.
Wood blewit
The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…