Citizen Science: Woodland Wildlife Survey

Citizen Science: Woodland Wildlife Survey

Could pine martens return to a rewilded Devon? Photo, Terry Whittaker/2020Vision

Have you got woodland and a camera trap? Help monitor our woodlands by setting up a camera trap on your land or identify wildlife online.

Camera traps (also known as trail cameras) let us see into the woodland world, without disturbing wildlife and so we can learn more about when and where pine martens and other key woodland species are active.

The Two Moors Pine Marten Project has recently reintroduced pine martens to both Dartmoor and Exmoor. Now we are monitoring their progress and seeing how they are moving across the South West.

This work relies on a citizen science approach, with exciting opportunities for people to support us and monitor our woodlands. There are two ways to get involved: either by setting up your own camera on your land or helping identify wildlife online.

Find out more and sign up!

A pine marten perched in a tree, ready to jump to a nearby branch. Recorded on a camera trap at night.

The project is made possible with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and with thanks to the National Lottery players.