From cuckoos to curlews, gifts in wills can help Devon Wildlife Trust protect some
of our most precious animals and natural places.
During Will for Wildlife Week, from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 October, Devon Wildlife
Trust is encouraging wildlife-lovers to leave a legacy that will help protect nature
for future generations.
Across Devon, Devon Wildlife Trust manages 48 special wild places including
wetlands, wildflower meadows and urban wildlife nature reserves. A gift in
someone's will can play a vital role in allowing this work to continue. Recent
legacies received by Devon Wildlife Trust have been put to good use helping provide
summer nest sites for swifts, restoring ancient hedgerows, creating homes for
dragonflies and improving public access at nature reserves.
Devon Wildlife Trust works to protect our species and habitats which are under
threat and gifts in wills, of any size, can help with this work. Someone who
remembers Devon Wildlife Trust in their will could help to create a new nature
reserve, help with work to protect much-loved plants and animals such as providing
riverbank homes for otters, or support our work to educate and empower local
communities to take action for wildlife.
Sir David Attenborough, President Emeritus of The Wildlife Trusts, said: "
A legacy
to your local Wildlife Trust is a very special gift that can do remarkable things to
help the wildlife treasures on your doorstep. Please, consider remembering The
Wildlife Trusts in your will."
Dan Smith of Devon Wildlife Trust, added: "We believe many people would like to
write, or update, their will to reflect their current situation but simply haven't
got round to it yet. A clearly written will, kept updated throughout your life, is
essential to ensure that your wishes are respected."
Anyone considering leaving a gift to Devon Wildlife Trust in their should first
contact The Trust's Dan Smith on 01392 279244 or email him at
dsmith@devonwildlilfetrust.org
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