Mackerel
Mackerel are a sign of summer's arrival, when they appear inshore in huge numbers all around the UK. As well as being a sustainable seafood choice, they are an important food source for many…
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Great scallop
Great scallops are found around much of the UK and are a favourite seafood for people and starfish alike!
European seabass
Seabass is a seafood favourite, appearing on menus throughout the UK. But it's in trouble in UK seas, with much of the seabass we eat imported from European fish farms.
Pursuing unsustainable development on some of our most important sites for nature must not be tolerated
The Wildlife Trusts have significant concerns about the impact that Investment Zones will have on wildlife
Dorset Wildlife Trust calls for a unified stand on our natural environment
We at Dorset Wildlife Trust, the largest nature conservation charity in the county, urge local political leaders to reinforce their dedication to the natural environment and sustainable growth.…
New website launched by conservationists & fishers about the benefits of Marine Protected Areas in Dorset
A new website about Marine Protected Areas (MPA’s) has been launched this week to highlight the important marine wildlife of Dorset. It aims to explain the complex and confusing system of Marine…
World Soil Day
5 December 2024 is World Soil Day, a day to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocate for sustainable management of soil resources. In this blog Dorset Peat Partnership…
Nature is good for business
At the recent 'Sustainability in action: A Dorset Businesss & Nature Collaboration' event, Dorset Wildlife Trust brought together business leaders, conservationists, and partners for…
My Wild Kitchen
In 2021, Emily and her partner took on an allotment. It is an amazing space that has allowed Emily to be more sustainable whilst reaping the well-being benefits of nature. Their next plan is to…
MSC fund to include Dorset project to protect threatened marine species
Grants totalling more than £650,000 have been awarded to fisheries and research projects around the world, working to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies (see full list below). Dorset…
Nursehound
The nursehound is a nocturnal predator, hunting smaller fish close to the seafloor.
Wild Woodbury
Dorset Wildlife Trust's community rewilding project at Bere Regis aims to tackle the climate and ecological crises and showcase a more sustainable approach to land management for wildlife and people. After four years of letting nature take the lead, over 1,900 species have been recorded including eight Red List birds breeding on the site.