Oil rig is an unacceptable risk for Poole Bay
Despite secrecy over its operations, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has learnt that the Corallian Colter Exploratory oil rig is arriving in Dorset any day now to commence 38 days of drilling for oil…
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Dorset Wildlife Trust objects to drilling for oil in Poole Bay
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has objected to the plans to drill an exploratory well for oil six kilometres out to sea in Poole Bay, in a letter written to the Environmental Management Team at the…
Oil well drilling in Poole Bay to be extended into critical wildlife period
Despite concerns expressed by Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) and many local groups, Corallian Energy Limited were granted consent to drill the Coulter Appraisal Well in Poole Bay. The drilling was…
Communities in action: Woodroffe School Lyme Regis
Communities in action: Woodroffe School Lyme Regis
Poole Harbour oil spill
We are deeply concerned about the news of the oil spill in Poole Harbour and its potential impact on wildlife, especially at this time of year when breeding seabirds such as ospreys and terns are…
Black oil beetle
This impressive beetle digs burrows, lays thousands of eggs and has bee-riding larvae.
Aspen
Aspen is a slender poplar tree that can be spotted on heathland and in woodlands, particularly in Scotland. It displays hanging catkins in spring and its fluttering leaves turn vibrant yellow in…
New Walking Trail Linking Kimmeridge Village and Bay
Improvements are now completed enhancing pedestrian access links between the refurbished Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge Bay and the Etches Collection Fossil Museum in the village…
How to cut out palm oil – not trees
Palm Oil is a cheap, efficient form of vegetable oil, but a lot of species-rich tropical habitat is being destroyed to make way for it.
Lytchett Bay
An internationally important area of Poole Harbour managed in partnership with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC); part of The Great Heath Living Landscape.
Sand hopper
Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.
Nurdles washed up at Kimmeridge Bay
With the aftermath of the oil spill in Poole Harbour still being monitored, visitors and staff at Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge Bay are reporting a large…