Protecting Dorset's heathland wildlife
With decades of experience studying Dorset’s heathland, Dr Lesley Haskins explains why heather habitats are so vital — and why ground nesting birds need our protection more than ever.
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Heathland and moorland
These wild, open landscapes stretch over large areas and are most often found in uplands. Although slow to awaken in spring, by late summer heathland can be an eye-catching purple haze of heather…
Bird ID Course: Heathland
Learn about 3 amazing birds to spot in Dorset's heathland this spring
Wildflower ID Course: Heathland
Learn more about the wildflowers that grow in this unique habitat
New training opportunity to look after heathland in Dorset
Supported by funding from the Magnox Ltd Socio-economic Scheme, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to announce the launch of a three-year Heathland Heritage Traineeship programme.
Heathland and mire restoration at Tadnoll & Winfrith nature reserves
This winter Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) will be undertaking heathland and mire restoration at Tadnoll and Winfrith nature reserves as part of a large-scale restoration project. The project,…
Wildfire on Upton Heath highlights extreme fire risk to Dorset’s heathlands and wildlife
A major wildfire broke out on Upton Heath last week, underlining the extreme fire risk currently threatening Dorset’s heathlands due to prolonged dry weather.
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Water for wildlife
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