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Protecting nesting birds on Dorset heaths
From March to July, people are asked to keep dogs on leads and stay on the paths to protect nesting birds on Dorset's heaths. Our guest author, Dr Lesley Haskins tells us about these special…
UK Government’s deregulation agenda is dangerous: for the good of future generations, we must retain existing laws and enhance nature protection instead
We face an urgent nature and climate crisis. The situation is dire, with more than one in ten species in England on the brink of extinction and the UK amongst the most nature-depleted countries in…
Chief Exec's Blog: Protecting Dorset's marine environment
Together with our partner wildlife trusts around the UK, we have set ourselves the ambitious goal of ensuring that 30% of the UK’s land and sea is managed favourably for nature by 2030. This is a…
Green tortoise beetle
When threatened, the Green tortoise beetle acts just like a tortoise, pulling its feet and antennae in and hunkering down, gripping the leaf it is on as tightly as possible. Look for it on White…
My garden
Nicolas is a farmer who loves wildlife. Through his passion he has grown a successful bird seed business, and in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts has helped to raise £1 million for…
Marine Protected Areas
Bug hunting with Dr George McGavin
The children in Studland class at Bere Regis primary school enjoyed an afternoon of bug hunting in their meadow and forest school area with entomologist, author and TV presenter, Dr George…
Dorset Wildlife Trust highlights the crucial role of nutrient neutrality schemes in protecting the region’s waterways from yet more pollution.
Reports have emerged that the Government is considering scrapping a key policy designed to mitigate the environmental impact of new developments amid claims it was blocking new houses being built…