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Fantastic fungi finds on Devon nature reserves

Two rare and distinctive fungi species have been spotted on Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserves in one week.

Hazel gloves (Hypocreopsis rhododendri) fungus can be found in hazel woodland in western Britain. It was recorded for the first time at Devon Wildlife Trust’s Vealand Farm nature reserve, near Holsworthy, this week. Likened in appearance to miniature rubber gloves, this fungus...

Nature gets reserved for future generations

Two of Plymouth’s woodlands are to get extra legal protection to preserve them and keep them for future generations to enjoy.

Ham Woods and Radford Woods are to be designated Local Nature Reserves, meaning over 75 new hectares – that’s 75 football pitches of woodland – will be protected from development and ensure the city’s growth is sustainable.

Almost a hectare of land at...