Cull of the Wild: Killing in the Name of Conservation by Hugh Warwick
Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 7.00pm
Streatham Court, University of Exeter (doors open 6.30pm)
Free
How to manage the major threat to native wildlife posed by invasive species. Are we justified in killing one animal to protect another?
Hugh Warwick, author, photographer, ecologist and hedgehog expert, will tackle the thorny problems faced by conservationists, ecologists and land owners – how to manage the major threat to native wildlife posed by invasive non-native species. Are we justified in killing one animal to protect another? How do we prioritise species?
In his award-winning book, Cull of the Wild, Killing in the Name of Conservation, Hugh takes a deep look at some of the most controversial aspects of conservation - from the hedgehogs of the Uists to the rats of South Georgia - do we have a right to kill?
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Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 7.00pm
Streatham Court, University of Exeter (doors open 6.30pm)
Free
How to manage the major threat to native wildlife posed by invasive species. Are we justified in killing one animal to protect another?
Hugh Warwick, author, photographer, ecologist and hedgehog expert, will tackle the thorny problems faced by conservationists, ecologists and land owners – how to manage the major threat to native wildlife posed by invasive non-native species. Are we justified in killing one animal to protect another? How do we prioritise species?
In his award-winning book, Cull of the Wild, Killing in the Name of Conservation, Hugh takes a deep look at some of the most controversial aspects of conservation - from the hedgehogs of the Uists to the rats of South Georgia - do we have a right to kill?
BOOK YOUR TICKET
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Past Events
Bats and Ladders: Stories from the real world of Bat Conservation
Wednesday 18th March at 7.30pm
Boniface Centre, Crediton
£2.50 for DMG members. £4 for non-members
George Bemment gives her perspective from a 36 year career working as a bat roost visitor, surveyor and consultant. Expect field signs, dead rats and greater horseshoe bats
The talk will start at 7.30pm, with a break for refreshments part way through. Parking is next to the Boniface Centre, behind the church at Church Walk.
George will be selling copies of her book (£12 hardback, £10 paperback) and there will also be artwork from the book on sale, and second-hand books. Cash preferred, but we will be able to take card payments.
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Wednesday 18th March at 7.30pm
Boniface Centre, Crediton
£2.50 for DMG members. £4 for non-members
George Bemment gives her perspective from a 36 year career working as a bat roost visitor, surveyor and consultant. Expect field signs, dead rats and greater horseshoe bats
The talk will start at 7.30pm, with a break for refreshments part way through. Parking is next to the Boniface Centre, behind the church at Church Walk.
George will be selling copies of her book (£12 hardback, £10 paperback) and there will also be artwork from the book on sale, and second-hand books. Cash preferred, but we will be able to take card payments.
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The Return of the Pine Marten to the Southwest
Wednesday 25th February at 7.30pm
Boniface Centre, Crediton
£2.50 for DMG members. £4 for non-members
Join the Two Moors Field Officer for Exmoor Ali North to learn about the recovery of pine martens in the southwest. Ali will provide an insight into the breadth and range of activities that make up a species reintroduction, provide an update on the animals released on Dartmoor in Autumn 2024 and an overview of the recent translocation of pine martens to Exmoor.
The talk will start at 7.30pm, with refreshments beforehand. Parking is next to the Boniface Centre, behind the church at Church Walk.
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Wednesday 25th February at 7.30pm
Boniface Centre, Crediton
£2.50 for DMG members. £4 for non-members
Join the Two Moors Field Officer for Exmoor Ali North to learn about the recovery of pine martens in the southwest. Ali will provide an insight into the breadth and range of activities that make up a species reintroduction, provide an update on the animals released on Dartmoor in Autumn 2024 and an overview of the recent translocation of pine martens to Exmoor.
The talk will start at 7.30pm, with refreshments beforehand. Parking is next to the Boniface Centre, behind the church at Church Walk.
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Committee Members
Want to help local wildlife, enjoy meeting people and are passionate about helping others learn more about Devon's mammals? We have just the role for you!
Devon Mammal Groups Committee is a volunteer-run group and were looking for new committee members to work with us to run events and activities. If you have the time and enthusiasm to help we would love to chat with you. Contact us at contact@devonmammalgroup.org.
Want to help local wildlife, enjoy meeting people and are passionate about helping others learn more about Devon's mammals? We have just the role for you!
Devon Mammal Groups Committee is a volunteer-run group and were looking for new committee members to work with us to run events and activities. If you have the time and enthusiasm to help we would love to chat with you. Contact us at contact@devonmammalgroup.org.
Reg charity number 1110056