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…
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Free the beaver! A new vision for beavers in England and Wales
The Wildlife Trusts say: end enclosures and take action for beavers to be wild.
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.
Our visitor centres
Enjoy a warm welcome at any of our visitor centres, situated in stunning natural places abundant with wildlife. Best of all? Our centres are completely free to visit!
My mission
Megan is fascinated by the wide variety of British wildlife, particularly discovering what lives in the garden. She loves putting out the moth trap overnight and finding the moths in the morning.…
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…
Kingcombe Visitor Centre
Set amidst winding country lanes, delightful rivers and superb, unspoilt countryside, Kingcombe Visitor Centre is a place to relax and be inspired. Spend some time exploring our wildlife-friendly…
Reserve safety and visitor information
A few top tips to bear in mind when you visit our nature reserves
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…
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…
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…
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…