Hobby
Look out for the swift-like shape of the hobby as it darts over heathlands and wetlands in summer. They are keen hunters, chasing and catching fast-flying dragonflies and small birds on the wing…
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Upton Heath
An internationally important heathland with views across Poole Harbour, Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck. A beautiful nature reserve to visit at any time of the year.
Fire on Upton Heath
A fire on the evening of Wednesday 22nd April has damaged 200m2 of Upton Heath nature reserve. The likely cause is a disposable BBQ (pictured below on the site). The fire was put out by a Fire…
Save Upton Heath
We urgently need your help to purchase a crucial piece of land on Upton Heath.
Upton Heath Community Litter Picking
A parcel of Upton Heath has been saved due to your incredible community effort, we'd like you to be part of the cleanup.
Upton Heath Community Litter Picking
A parcel of Upton Heath has been saved due to your incredible community effort, we'd like you to be part of the cleanup.
Saving Upton Heath: A Remarkable Community Achievement
Following an incredible show of community support, Chief Executive Brian Bleese shares how a piece of land at the heart of Upton Heath nature reserve was saved in just 21 days, and what this means…
Upton Heath saved by successful fundraising campaign
Dorset Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce that we have secured the purchase of a vital parcel of land at the heart of Upton Heath.
Young people connect with nature at Love Your Heath event on Upton Heath
Young people gathered on Upton Heath yesterday for Love Your Heath, a day of discovery, creativity, and community rooted in the unique heathland landscape of Dorset.
Become a member for half price - Upton Heath
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Thank you for donating to save Upton Heath
Your contribution will help secure this vital habitat for Dorset's wildlife.
Dorset Wildlife Trust launches urgent campaign to save Upton Heath
A key parcel of land at the heart of Upton Heath is set to be sold by auction, putting one of the UK’s largest remaining areas of precious lowland heathland at risk.