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As gardens become increasingly important strongholds for much of our native wildlife, a competition has been launched to find the most wildlife friendly gardens in Dorset.

In 2009 The Seahorse Trust began a Seahorse Tagging Project in Studland Bay which aims to find out more about the lives of our native seahorses. It may answer questions such as 'How large a territory do seahorses have?' and 'Do seahorses pair up for life?' Some of these questions have been answered in just the first year of the project. The information gathered will aid decisions on future management of Studland Bay and other seahorse locations. Find out more by downloading this PDF

Last summer, beach wardens were present on Studland Beach talking to visitors about the seahorses and other marine wildlife of the bay. Their questionnaire survey asked 'Do you feel the site ought to be protected?' Results showed that over 68% of people questionned felt it should be protected and less than 1% felt there was no need to interfere.

A new postcard has been produced to make boaters aware of the voluntary no-anchor zone at Studland. See a copy here. The postcards are available to sailing clubs for their members. If you would like a pack of postcards sent to your sailing club, please contact Dorset Wildlife Trust at )

A partnership between Bournemouth University and Dorset Wildlife Trust has given a massive boost to youth volunteering

Restoration of Dorset’s iconic grasslands is moving up a gear, with the purchase by Dorset Wildlife Trust of a unique flail mower.

Underwater photographs by volunteer divers are pushing back the frontiers of knowledge about our seas.

Bridport’s local nature reserve is ready for spring, thanks to caring local people.

Dorset Wildlife Trust is once again offering a series of workshops for volunteers who would like to have a go at recording wildlife this year

Dorset Wildlife Trust is inviting people to step into spring at Lorton Meadows nature reserve, with its next popular Open Day on Saturday 20th February.