Mammals
Otters
Dormice
Lesser Horseshoe Bats
Brown Hares
Roe Deer
Badgers

Birds
Migrant Species
River Species
Raptors
Woodland Species

Other Animals
Butterflies
Dragonflies
Reptiles
Amphibians

Habitats
Woodlands
Marshland
Wildflower Meadow
River Dart
Hedgerows/field margins

Woodland trees are some of the most obvious of our natural assets due to their prominence, size and beauty.

However they do not last forever and are vulnerable to environmental change. The woodlands at Dartington contain distinctive plant and animal communities that do not occur in other less established habitats.

Ancient woodland supports the greatest range of biodiversity and is thus a priority for conservation efforts.

Although coniferous woodlands do not support the same range of insects and birds, when combined with deciduous species in mixed woodland areas, the conifers can increase structural diversity and support a range of insect and bird species not associated with just broadleaved trees.

Practical work that the eco watch team carries out within Dartington’s woodlands includes, coppicing, thinning to maintain more open areas and dormouse survey work.