Bracketts Coppice
A hidden gem in west Dorset. This is home to some of Dorset's best loved species including dormice, otters and woodpeckers.
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Heavy horses get to work at Bracketts Coppice
A sensitive approach is vital when you are managing an ancient woodland such as the magical Bracketts Coppice in west Dorset. When it was decided that the time had come to create a sheltered and…
Girdlers Coppice
A fine example of oak woodland and hazel coppice with a very rich ground flora
Hendover Coppice
A peaceful woodland site once used as a place for reflection by monks from the Hillfield Friary
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Lyscombe Becomes a National Nature Reserve
Lyscombe nature reserve has officially been designated as a National Nature Reserve, recognising its national importance and marking a significant milestone for Dorset Wildlife Trust. But this is…
Orchid spotting at Lyscombe nature reserve
Of all the wildflowers, it is orchids that seem to cause the most excitement. The combination of their unusual and beautiful flowers, along with their scarcity, means that when you spot one, it…
Our vision for Lyscombe nature reserve
Since the acquisition of Lyscombe almost a year ago, Dorset Wildlife Trust has embarked on an ambitious journey to transform Lyscombe into an inspirational National Nature Reserve teeming with…
Lyscombe nature reserve gains national recognition
Natural England has declared Lyscombe nature reserve the 16th site in the King's Series of National Nature Reserves (NNRs). It recognises one of the most ambitious nature recovery projects in…
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Roman Villa re-discovered on DWT nature reserve
An ancient roman villa has been re-discovered on a Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) nature reserve in west Dorset near Frampton. The results of the dig will be shown on the Digging for Britain series…