My future
From creating new hedgerows on a farm, to helping to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, Andy is building the skills, confidence and experience as a Biodiversity Trainee that will set…
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Charlotte is spending her placement year from the University of Cardiff with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust learning valuable surveying and monitoring techniques that she can add to her CV and…
Beavers Build Back Better – but their future is not secure
Beavers create thriving ecosystems helping us to put nature firmly back on the road to recovery. The Wildlife Trusts are calling for a Beaver Strategy for England which would provide a roadmap to…
Forest bug
The shoulders of the forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Kelp forests
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.
UK Government’s deregulation agenda is dangerous: for the good of future generations, we must retain existing laws and enhance nature protection instead
We face an urgent nature and climate crisis. The situation is dire, with more than one in ten species in England on the brink of extinction and the UK amongst the most nature-depleted countries in…
Gillingham Royal Forest
Discover how the community worked together to restore parts of the historic landscape in and around Gillingham.
Gillingham Royal Forest project secures National Lottery support
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) and partners are delighted to receive £61,900 of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for the Gillingham Royal Forest project. The project will run for…
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Sitka spruce
The Sitka spruce was introduced into the UK from North America in the 19th century. It has been widely planted as a forestry tree; look for classic needle-like leaves and pale brown, domed cones…
UK’s first ‘super’ National Nature Reserve created on Purbeck Heaths
• Seven landowners join forces to create largest lowland heath National Nature Reserve – National Trust, Natural England, RSPB, Forestry England, Rempstone Estate, Dorset Wildilfe Trust and…
Dorset Wildlife Trust urges people to take action for nature now
New UK Government targets could mean less wildlife for future generations - the government consultation on the Environment Act is due to close on 27 June and Dorset Wildlife Trust is urging…