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Community Gardens in Poole Town
Wilder Communities Officer, Sue Dawson, shares an update on the Nextdoor Nature project and the work being carried out in Dorset's urban settings, including the resurrection of the Poole Town…
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…
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…
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…
Nextdoor Nature: Poole Town Community Garden
Nextdoor Nature works alongside communities using a community organising approach but with our main goal of empowering and supporting people to care for and improve places that matter to them. 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…
BCP Green space consultations: Have your say in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s green spaces.
We want to see a Dorset rich with wildlife, with 30% of land and sea managed for nature by 2030. This means making more space for nature in our urban areas. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (…
The Great Heath Living Landscape
Brownsea Island - an insight into island life during lockdown
Brownsea remains closed to the public with response to the spread of Covid-19, but wildlife is getting on with things as normal during Spring. Luke Johns, DWT's Poole Harbour Reserves Officer…
Brownsea blog
Wader numbers have peaked, work on the Countryside Stewardship scheme continues and signs of spring are appearing across the island. Poole Harbour Reserves Officer, Luke Johns gives an update on…
Wild discoveries on Brownsea Island
Late summer wildlife has been thriving on Brownsea Island, and if you haven’t visited yet, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Poole Harbour Reserves Manager, Luke Johns gives us a taste of what there is to…