A vast wildlife haven is to be created at the former Meeth Quarry, a 150-hectare site recently purchased by the Devon Wildlife Trust thanks to funding from Viridor Credits Environmental Company and generous individual donors. The Trust is now set to implement a programme of improvements for wildlife and local access thanks to financial support from Natural England.
Meeth Quarry is a former clay works located close to Hatherleigh within the Northern Devon Nature Improvement Area and the North Devon Biosphere.
"The site is a spectacular, recovering landscape, with vast areas...
Today Defra released its long-awaited consultation on the next stages of designation of Marine Conservation Zones in English and non-devolved waters.
Along with other English Wildlife Trusts, Devon Wildlife Trust is bitterly disappointed by the lack of ambition shown in this consultation. Defra proposes to designate only 31 of the 127 sites recommended by experts and stakeholders at the end of August last year. This includes just 4 of the 14 sites recommended around the coasts of Devon. The four are Tamar Estuary; Skerries Bank and Surround; Torbay; and Lundy.
After all the bad headlines concerning ash dieback, a Devon-based charity is now providing good news about a brighter future for our trees and woodlands.
Devon Wildlife Trust is planning to plant more than 1,000 throughout Exeter in its ‘The Big Tree Plant’ initiative which aims to attract more attractive green spaces for the city’s people and wildlife.
The charity will be working with community groups including more than 500 local school children to plant native trees which include rowan, oak, hazel, alder and hawthorn, along with fruit trees including cherry and...
Come and see Devon Wildlife Trust’s headquarters in the beautifully restored watermill at Cricklepit. Watch as volunteer millers grind wheat for flour in the traditional way.
Admission is free, no need to book except for groups and schools.
To enquire please call 01392 279244 or email contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Make a bird seed Christmas treat for the birds in your garden. We'll also take a walk in Phear Park to identify trees and birds, and collect natural materials to make cards.
Meet at the Scout Hut, Phear Park, Exmouth at 2pm.
2pm-4pm, £2 contribution per child.
Children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. All activities are aimed at children aged 7 -12 years. If in doubt an event is going ahead because of the weather, please check 2 hours before of event with Athena on 07825 990 491.
