River Otter Beaver Trial
Discover the story of Devon’s first licensed beaver re-introduction & monitoring project, on the River Otter.
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River Otter Beaver Trial news
On Valentines Day 2020, while couples across the country were celebrating the passing of another year together, something momentous quietly happened in east Devon. The five year River Otter…
The River Plym Project
The River Plym flows from Dartmoor, to Plymouth, and into the sea. By connecting with the people who live and work alongside the Plym, this project looked to understand how local communities currently engage with the River Plym.
Torridge River Restoration Project Success
As the Torridge River Restoration Project comes to a close team leader Matt Turley reflects on the incredible achievements of the project, gives thanks to everyone involved and looks forward to…
Torridge River Restoration Project
The Torridge River Restoration Project aims to restore water quality and ecological health, through farm advice, capital works, community action and training.
Beaver videos
Best videos of beavers on the River Otter and at DWT's Enclosed Beaver Project site, along with videos showing the benefits for wildlife and people of the return of the Eurasian beaver to England.
Project Unitea
In this partnership project with the Pickwell Foundation and Barnstaple Town Council, we're co-creating a new community tea garden in Barnstaple — a welcoming, nature-friendly space where people can connect, grow, and enjoy a freshly harvested cuppa together.
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Beaver
Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back in Britain!
The Avon Valley Project
The Avon Valley project aims to restore and re-connect precious wildlife habitat by working with landowners. Find out more about our work around the river Avon
Freshwater pearl mussel project
This pioneering project focused on conserving a rare and endangered species on the River Torridge. Find out more about the Freshwater Pearl Mussel Project.
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.