Higher Hyde Heath
An internationally important area of dry and wet lowland heathland and woodland
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Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
The Gardens Group: pollinator plants in summer
If you've signed up to Get Dorset Buzzing, you may have noticed that The Gardens Group is offering 10% off pollinator-friendly plants for each month of the campaign. In this blog, Mike talks…
Wild wetland bird walk
Experience the avian marvels of Brownsea Island with National Trust's guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife Trust ranger, explore one of England's top…
Wild wetland bird walk
Experience the avian marvels of Brownsea Island with National Trust's guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife Trust ranger, explore one of England's top…
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Bird ID Course: Wetlands
Learn about 3 birds that you might spot in and around wetland habitats in Dorset
Coastal Plants - how they survive at Kimmeridge
Wild Seas Centre Officer, Julie Hatcher tells us about the hardy wildflowers of Kimmeridge - and why they survive in a harsh environment.
World Wetlands Day: The Dorset Beaver Project
On World Wetland Day 2025, Assistant Rivers and Wetlands Conservation Officer, Hannah Divine, shares and celebrates the important role beavers can play in restoring the UK wetland habitats for…
Tadnoll & Winfrith Heath
An internationally important lowland heath with wetland habitat supporting many species.
Community gardening - a plant guide
What to plant in your community garden
Species Survival Fund: wetlands – a vital habitat for wildlife
Species Survival Fund Project Assistant, Lydia Gill, talks about the importance of wetland habitats, and how the Species Survival Fund will be working towards creating and restoring these havens…