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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 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…
Record number of rare butterflies found in Dorset
After years of declining butterfly populations, a recent survey by the Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has found a record number of a rare…
Fire destroys building with bat roost on Nature Reserve
A fire has destroyed an historic railway hut on Dorset Wildlife Trust’s (DWT’s) Powerstock Common nature reserve, near Maiden Newton in…
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
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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
The future of farming and wildlife - "We stand on the cusp of a revolution"
"We stand on the cusp of a revolution in how we protect and manage the countryside on which we are all dependant, either for food,…
Oil in Poole Bay: now is the time to stand up for wildlife
Recently a proposal to drill a 1,800m deep exploration oil well out at sea in Poole Bay was sent around for consultation. It would be…
Reintroducing nature
In this blog DWT's Chief Executive, Simon Cripps, asks: Should we reintroduce nature?
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