A new strategy has been launched to support nature and wildlife recovery across Devon.
Devon County Council (DCC) has published the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).
It covers the entire county, including Plymouth and Torbay.
The plan sets out priorities for restoring habitats, protecting species, and creating a joined-up nature recovery network across the county.
Councillor Jacqi Hodgson, cabinet member for climate change and biodiversity at DCC, said: "Nature in Devon is under real pressure, but this strategy gives us a clear and practical way forward.
"It sets out where action can make the biggest difference and gives everyone, from farmers and landowners to communities and public bodies, a shared framework for helping nature recover.
"This is about restoring wildlife in a way that also supports people, livelihoods and the places we value most."
The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, and Devon is no exception.
While the county remains rich in wildlife, many habitats are fragmented, and once common species are now in decline.
The strategy has been developed with input from a wide range of partners.
It is designed to guide action by identifying where nature recovery efforts could have the most impact.
Presented as an accessible website in plain language, the LNRS brings together the latest information on Devon’s habitats and species.
The site features an interactive map, the Viewer.
This shows where action is most needed and allows users to explore priorities for nature recovery across the county.
Anyone involved in wildlife support—from farmers and planners to schools and volunteers—is encouraged to contribute.
People can add projects to the delivery map on the Viewer.
A wider national programme of Local Nature Recovery Strategies is being rolled out across England.
The aim is to coordinate efforts and restore biodiversity on a larger scale.
