The Latest Breaking News from Devon Wildlife Trust

European wildcats could be seen again in England for first time in 100 years

Two-year study finds area of woodland in Devon to be ideal habitat to support a controlled release of the creatures

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025

Developers encroach on 2,000-year-old Devon wetland citing ‘blockages’ to Labour’s housing plans

According to planning conditions, Wolborough Fen in Newton Abbot must be protected as groundworks are prepared for 1,200 homes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025

Pine martens released in scheme to restore lost native species to Exmoor

Conservationists have reintroduced 19 pine martens to secret locations in Exmoor National Park.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

These rare mammals have returned to their natural habitat after more than 100 years

Historic conservation move sees release of pine martens at secret locations in wild moor lands

Advnture · Oct 2, 2024

Pine martens return to Dartmoor after 150-year absence

Fifteen of the nimble, tree-climbing mammals were released last month at secret locations in Devon

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024

Beavers transform Devon’s River Otter – but their return across England and Wales has stalled

‘Beaver bombing’ – covertly releasing them in wild – on rise as the Wildlife Trusts call for more planned releases

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024

Warnings as ‘fearsome predator’ Portuguese Man O’War spotted on UK coast

Portuguese Man O’War are often mistaken as jellyfish but they are actually a close cousin

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

‘Magical’ wildlife-rich rainforest being planted in Devon

Thirty-hectare site above Dart valley will include lichens and ferns and could take a century to reach maturity

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023

Extreme Temperatures Trigger A ‘False Autumn’ In Britain

Britain’s trees have turned a sea of orange and dropped their leaves as extreme temperatures and drought have caused a ‘false autumn’.

Zenger · Aug 25, 2022

UK turns ORANGE in 'false autumn' as leaves start to fall three weeks early

Striking images across the country reveal golden-brown branches and dried-up leaves along footpaths much earlier than usual following heatwaves and drought conditions

Daily Mirror · Aug 23, 2022