Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.
As of February 2025
Mid Devon District Council has not declared a nature emergency.
Mid Devon District Council has not committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
Mid Devon District Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
Mid Devon District Council has not committed to protect and manage 30% of council landholdings for nature recovery by 2030.
We’re happy to share policy ideas and insights with local authorities.
If your local authority is looking for guidance on tree and nature policies, email governmentaffairs@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
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Take action in your communityHere are the 10 most similar councils, based on a combination of distance, urban/rural split, emissions profile, and deprivation.
| Council | Similarity | Nature emergency | Evidence-based action plan | Embedded in strategy | 30 by 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Devon District Council | This council | No | No | No | |
| North Devon Council | 83.3% | 2019 | Yes | No | No |
| Devon County Council | 80.1% | No | No | No | |
| Shropshire Council | 79.5% | No | No | No | |
| Forest of Dean District Council | 76.2% | 2020 | No | Yes | No |
| Somerset Council | 76.1% | 2022 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cornwall Council | 74.6% | 2021 | No | No | No |
| Gwynedd Council | 74.2% | No | No | No | |
| South Hams District Council | 74.1% | 2019 | Yes | No | No |
| Herefordshire Council | 74.1% | 2023 | No | No | No |
| Dorset Council | 74.0% | 2024 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, which is correct as of the website launch in February 2025. Your council may have since taken action that is not yet recorded here. We plan to publish a full update in March 2027.
Something not right? If you have any corrections in the meantime, please contact governmentaffairs@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.