Devon County Council

From its coastal waters through to its moorland peaks, Devon supports an outstandingly rich and varied range of habitats and species. This wildlife resource - its biodiversity - is one of the features which makes Devon special.

Select The Nature of Devon - A Biodiversity and Geodiversity Action Plan (1.47MB - pdf help) for information about the County Council's commitment to the conservation and enhancement of Devon's wildlife and natural features. The associated action plan is Biodiversity Action Plan 2009 - 10 (271KB - pdf help). This site also includes a range of initiatives in which the County Council is involved in partnership with other agencies and organisations, including:

• The Devon Biodiversity Action Plan, produced through the Devon Biodiversity Partnership
• Information on Devon's Hedges and the work of the Devon Hedge Group
• Advice relating to Japanese Knotweed and the role of the Devon Knotweed Forum

Find out more

• The Nature of Devon - A Biodiversity and Geodiversity Action Plan
• Devon Hedges
• Devon County Flower - the Primrose
• Japanese Knotweed
• Wildlife Guidelines
• Devon Community Toolkit for the Natural Environment
• Regional Nature Map
• Devon Biomass Opportunities Statement
• Well being and the natural environment
• Parish Biodiversity Audits

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If you would like to make a comment or have a query about the Devon Biodiversity Action Plan or any matter relating to the County Council's involvement in nature conservation and biodiversity issues, please contact us using the details below or complete the online enquiry form.

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