Access to the countryside
Devon has an extensive network of recreational routes that cover the County
Devon has an extensive network of recreational routes that cover the County
Find out more about your local footpaths, bridleways and byways
Devon County Council has declared a climate emergency and is collaborating with other organisations in Devon to implement a response to this
Devon County Council recognises the importance of the coast and seas around Devon to its communities
Devon County Council recognises the importance of the coast and seas around Devon to its communities.
Devon County Council is the Commons Registration Authority for Devon
Devon County Council owns and manages two Country Parks; at Stover near Newton Abbot and the Grand Western Canal near Tiverton
The Devon Countryside Access Forum is a statutory body set up by the County Council under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
Devon’s hedges are of great historical importance, define the county’s beautiful farmed landscapes, and support an immense amount of wildlife. The Devon Hedge Group helps people to appreciate and understand this
Bringing together all those interested in protecting and enhancing our environment for the benefit of people, wildlife and businesses
Hints and tips about how we can all help reduce emissions and improve resilience
Devon County Council collates and manages a range of environmental data and combines this with data from a number of external sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of environmental quality and performance across Devon
These maps give access to spatial (geographic) data for Devon on a wide range of topics, including ecology, geology, flood risk, historic environment, landscapes, planning and public access
Devon County Council's Environmental Policy outlines our environmental objectives and demonstrates our commitment to managing the environmental impacts of our operations and improving our environmental performance
Devon has many valuable and beautiful estuaries
Inspiration for exploring Devon’s green spaces – from a gentle woodland stroll to an invigorating bike ride, or finding the best bird-watching spot to discovering our ancient geology
We are the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) as defined by the Flood and Water Management Act, 2010
Devon has a varied and ancient geology and as you travel around the County this variety is clearly reflected in the diverse landscape
The Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve meanders through beautiful mid-Devon countryside
Green infrastructure is a term used to describe the network of natural spaces and corridors in a given area
Devon is widely celebrated for the great beauty and diversity of its landscapes, for its numerous historic settlements, ancient buildings and archaeological sites
Invasive non-native species are one of the key threats challenging global biodiversity
We are responsible for providing information in connection with local land charge searches and the information provided answers questions on highways maintainable at public expense, road schemes and proposed traffic schemes
Conserving, enhancing and guiding change within one of Devon's most valuable assets
Devon has an outstanding natural environment with a range of nationally protected landscapes and internationally important UNESCO designated sites
LNRS’s seek to restore nature at a local level and are a statutory requirement as of the Environment Act 2021. Find out more information about what our county is doing on the Devon Local Nature Partnership website.
Devon has an outstanding natural environment with a range of international and national protected landscapes.
Maintaining and using the network of footpaths, bridleways and byways across the county
What you can recycle and where you can do it
Stover Country Park in Newton Abbot contains over 114 acres of woodland, heathland, grassland, lake and marsh, and a substantial variety of wildlife.
Over 30 miles of the Tarka Trail is available to cyclists between Braunton and Meeth, using the old railways of North Devon
These are key features of Devon's Landscape, yet are under constant threats.
Plans for reducing and disposing of all our waste
Devon supports an outstandingly rich and varied range of habitats and species. This wildlife resource is one of the features which makes Devon special
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