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We protect Dorset's wildlife and wild places
Together with our 28,000 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.
News
Oil well drilling in Poole Bay to be extended into critical wildlife period
Despite concerns expressed by Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) and many local groups, Corallian Energy Limited were granted consent to drill…
Oil rig is an unacceptable risk for Poole Bay
Despite secrecy over its operations, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has learnt that the Corallian Colter Exploratory oil rig is arriving in…
The Wildlife Trusts initial response to the 25 year environment plan
Theresa May’s speech on the environment shows that, at last, a Government is seeing how much the environment means to the people of the…
Help to secure Brownsea Island's future
Summer wildlife Cruises
Dorset Wildlife Trust ocean cruise (June)
Marine wildlife isn’t always easy to spot – so why not join the experts for an entertaining and informative boat trip this summer?
Fleet Explorer, World Oceans Day cruise
To celebrate World Oceans Day, join us for a boat trip on the Fleet Explorer
Dorset Wildlife Trust ocean cruise (May)
Marine wildlife isn’t always easy to spot – so why not join the experts for an entertaining and informative boat trip this summer?
More wildlife to look out for in February
Wildlife events near you
Latest blog posts
Reintroducing nature
In this blog DWT's Chief Executive, Simon Cripps, asks: Should we reintroduce nature?
Marine Litter - Time to end the plastic tide
Conservationists have been warning of the problems of plastic waste especially in our oceans for years, but were making little headway…
Act Now for Wildlife
Find out why our Chief Executive Dr Simon Cripps says: "In my 30+ years of working with environmental issues, I don’t think I have…
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