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Successful ‘Wild Paths’ training scheme returns to combat skills shortage
The Wild Paths training scheme is now open for new applications. This popular training programme is back to train Dorset’s next conservationists in protecting the county’s wildlife and wild places…
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.
Raising the Peat Profile for the Dorset Peat Partnership
Grace Herve, Dorset Peat Partnership Project Manager, talks about raising the profile of peat in Dorset and how the Dorset Peat Partnership has engaged members of the public.
First residential course for Wild Paths trainees at Kingcombe
This year's cohort of Wild Paths trainees got together at the Kingcombe Centre for a three-day residential training course.
My significant other
Cathy, shepherdess, and her border collie Lady have a strong bond with each other – and with nature. From the moment she owned her first lamb Cathy knew that shepherding was the life for her;…
Wessex Water Guardians
My timeout
Jessica-Jane Applegate MBE is a Paralympic and World Champion swimmer. She spends so much time training and rushing around from one venue to another, her favourite place is her garden. Here she…
Volunteers needed at Dorset Wildlife Trust visitor centres
Dorset Wildlife Trust is appealing for local people aged 18 and over to join our keen volunteers at their visitor centres at Kimmeridge Bay, Chesil Beach and Kingcombe, near Maiden Newton. Local…
How to make a bog garden
Instead of draining, make the waterlogged or boggy bits of garden work for nature, and provide a valuable habitat.
Round-leaved fluellen
A 'weed' of cultivated and disturbed ground, Round-leaved fluellen is a trailing plant with round leaves and yellow flowers that appear over summer.