The region covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
For more about our work in the South West click the links on the left.
HLS agreement recognises the vital role of commoners to the future of Dartmoor
(17 May 2012) The much-loved natural landscape of The Forest of Dartmoor will benefit from a landmark conservation and farming agreement officially launched by Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, at the Devon Show today (Thursday 17 May).
Fungus leaves Reserve in the pink
(3 May 2012) The rare white variant of the scarlet elfcup fungus found on Buckholt Wood is only the second record this century.
(4 January 2012) Entry to the reserves is free, but there may be a small charge for some events.
Great white egret nests in Britain for the first time
(22 May 2012)Natural England confirmed today that the great white egret - a species of heron - has nested for the first time in Britain.
Down to earth advice for Cornwall's farmers at Helston event
(9 May 2012) Farmers in Cornwall are being invited to a free event hosted by the Soils for Profit Project to find out about new techniques and equipment that can help to improve the management of their soils, manures and nutrients.