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Blue tit © Stewart Canham

We protect Dorset's wildlife and wild places

Together with our 26,000 members, our volunteers and supporters, we are Dorset's largest nature conservation charity. We work to champion wildlife and natural places on our 42 nature reserves and through our work with others.

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Beavers are back in Dorset

Learn about our beaver project

Beaver in the water © Dorset Wildlife Trust/James Burland

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Barn Owls at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve © Paul Williams

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Adult female barn owl at Lorton Meadows © Paul Williams

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Woodland (veteran trees) in Dorset © Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

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Creating a water feature - Penny Dixie

Jobs with Dorset Wildlife Trust

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Bee © Josh Kubale

News

30 by 30

The Wildlife Trusts are calling for at least 30% of our land and sea to be connected and protected for nature’s recovery by 2030.

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Have you seen a harlequin ladybird?

Find out more about this amazing species and let us know if you've seen one.

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Spotted something interesting?

Discover more about Dorset's amazing wildlife and wild places with our A-Z guide