nature reserve

‘Saved’ woodland becomes charity’s 50th wildlife haven

A woodland which was saved from development has become Devon Wildlife Trust’s 50th nature reserve.

New England Wood covers 50 acres at Lee Mill, half a mile from the A38 and seven miles to the east of Plymouth. Described as a ‘charming, broadleaved woodland’, the new nature reserve also has the River Yealm passing beneath its trees.

The wildlife haven is Devon Wildlife Trust’...

Nature reserve set to grow

Devon Wildlife Trust has announced that one of its most popular and beautiful nature reserves is about to grow.

An extra three hectares of land have been bought by the charity to add to its existing 33 hectare nature reserve of Andrew’s Wood, near Loddiswell, in South Devon.

The purchase was made possible after the Devon Wildlife Trust secured generous support from the Heritage...

Good news for Dartmoor beauty spot

One of Dartmoor’s most picturesque and wildlife rich valleys has received a boost with the news that a set of practical improvements are set to go ahead this winter.

Devon Wildlife Trust’s Emsworthy nature reserve sits below Saddle Tor between Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Haytor. Its mix of old dry stone walls, pasture, wet grassland and mire make it a popular spot for walkers, picnickers...

Beat a path to Efford Marsh fun day

People living in and around Efford could become trail blazers at an event designed to give them the lowdown on all the good things happening at their local nature reserve.

Efford Marsh will be the place to be next Friday for people who want to get involved with nature around them as well as help shape the future of their area.

Metalworkers Gary and Thomas Thrussell will be a...