International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has announced a new partnership with the Devon Environment Foundation (DEF) to support nature recovery, backing practical, locally led environmental projects.
The partnership centres across the South West, where the firm has a long-standing presence through its Exeter office. The collaboration allows Trowers & Hamlins to support a range of initiatives that restore habitats, support species and strengthen the resilience of the natural environment.
The foundation brings together funding and local expertise to deliver projects with measurable outcomes on the ground with an ambition to support the recovery of 30% of Devon’s land and water by 2030.
Half of Trowers & Hamlins' initial contribution has supported Force 4 Nature, a volunteer-led initiative delivering hands-on conservation work across multiple sites. The remainder supports a wider grant programme funding a diverse portfolio of locally led projects.
The organisation is part of the Conservation Collective network, which connects community-based environmental initiatives around the world.
Lee Collier, Sustainability Manager at Trowers & Hamlins, commented:
“Our partnership with the Devon Environment Foundation allows us to put our responsible business strategy into action at a local level, supporting practical work that delivers real environmental benefits. It gives us confidence that we’re backing credible projects with strong local expertise and clear outcomes.
We see climate and nature as closely linked, and we’re taking action across both. This is not a carbon offsetting initiative. It’s a direct investment in habitat recovery and ecological resilience, complementing our existing carbon offsetting and social impact partnership with the Housing Associations’ Charitable Trust (HACT).”
The firm expects to build on the partnership over time, with opportunities to deepen its support and engage colleagues directly in nature recovery activities.
Amanda Keetley, Executive Director of the Devon Environment Foundation, said:
“We are grateful to Trowers & Hamlins for supporting DEF and our incredible grassroots grantees who are doing some of the most important work of our time.
Restoring nature is a cost-effective and uplifting way to tackle some of today’s biggest challenges. Nature’s recovery provides us with tangible proof of the positive impact we can have, and much-needed hope, that we can use to ignite wider action for nature.”