Devon’s natural environment is not only beautiful it is our greatest asset and something none of us should take for granted. It provides us with food, fuel, pollination, flood control, great recreational and business opportunities and even a natural health service. It underpins life in Devon.
Natural Devon brings together all those interested in protecting and enhancing our environment for the benefit of people, wildlife and businesses. Please get involved…
Connecting with nature is great for our health and wellbeing. Find out more about our Naturally Healthy work including the Connecting Actively to Nature Project.
How can communities be better supported to take action for wildlife? Please please fill in this questionnaire or send us your thoughts by 5pm 22th May 2019.
It’s 2019 Year of Green Action and LNP partners are collaborating on a different topic each month in order to support and inspire action through the year. #iwill4nature #yearofgreenaction
Sat 6th July, Community Action for Wildlife Conference, Chagford. Talks, walks and workshops on churchyards, verges, allotments, wildflower meadows, butterflies, bats and more. Headline talk from Sacha Dench, ‘the human swan’. We are currently at full capacity, but if you would like to be added to the reserve list please contact jay.boyle@devon.gov.uk
Help manage Devon’s road verges for wildlife with Devon County Council’s ‘Life on the Verge’ initiative – https://www.devon.gov.uk/environment/wildlife/managing-verges-for-wildlife
Outdoor Learning is for everyone – get outside and discovering the amazing nature Devon has to offer. Check out the evidence and resources for outdoor learning and remember the 23rd May is Outdoor Classroom Day
Devon is a stronghold for rare species as well as species found nowhere else in the world! Find out more about Devon’s Priority and Special Species
Net gain. The Government recently consulted on proposals for mandatory net gain. See the Devon LNP response and other information here.
More Devon guidance:
- Ash Dieback
- Landscape – Landscape Character Assessment and other guidance notes
- Wildlife – Devon Nature Map, State of Nature and planning guidance.
- Geology – a guide to the rocks of Devon
- Community Toolkit for the natural environment – ideas and info on how to take forward wildlife projects.
Presentations and pics from our Conferences and Annual Lectures
Find out more about wildlife reserves and great places to walk, cycle and explore across Devon on the Explore Devon website.
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