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DSCF0140Four new eager, experienced and environmentally friendly conservation trainees have fledged and flown the coop at Dorset Wildlife Trust, ready to face the world of employment with a list of qualifications and skills they could have only dreamed of. These fresh faced trainees are among the first in the UK to complete their training under the Heritage Lottery Fund initiative.

Chesil Beach by A COOK DORSET WILDLIFE TRUSTWork started on the expansion of the Chesil Beach Visitor Centre on 7 November 2011.

1 Powerstock Common cutaway by Adam ChodzkoInternationally known artist Adam Chodzko is giving a free talk at Powerstock Hut on Sunday 12 February, 5pm to 7pm, about the new work he is making in response to Powerstock Common.

dormouse square TOM CHALMERSDorset Wildlife Trust is asking nature enthusiasts to become true ‘wildlife lovers’ in 2012 by spreading a little wild love this Valentine’s Day. When a box of chocolates and a bunch of roses just won’t do for your special someone, you can now adopt a fluffy red squirrel or an adorable dormouse for a very special Valentine’s gift.

Male Smooth Newt - gatehouse ImagesUnless you’ve been in hibernation this winter, you may well have noticed that spring seems to have sprung early with all sorts of unusual wildlife sightings being recorded for this time of year.

Male and female adult salmon on a redd JOHN APLINSalmon have given the ultimate seal of approval to Dorchester’s recently enhanced Mill Stream, as they returned to the River Frome for the annual winter spawning.

Worbarrow BC April11 Julian WardlawOur seas are suffering serious damage and need protection now, according to Dorset Wildlife Trust, in response to today’s ministerial statement on Marine Conservation Zones.

Water vole in Dorset STEWART CANHAMThe river wildlife of one of Dorset’s iconic chalk streams needs help, according to Dorset Wildlife Trust.

Shoal of bib fanworms on Bournemouth rocks reef habitat GORDON BIRDEngland’s seas are facing a serious threat.  The long-awaited network of marine protected areas, promised by Government for 2012, is in danger, according to Dorset Wildlife Trust, which has been instrumental in years of marine campaigning and research.

Coast - MARK HEIGHESTwenty-one sharks were seen at Bournemouth beach last weekend, but don’t panic! These sharks were all made of sand for European Shark Week.

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