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The State of Nature revealed in new report
The new 2019 State of Nature Report has been published revealing that the amount and distribution of the UK’s species has, on average, declined since 1970. Wildlife is thought to be suffering…
Kingcombe's Wild Energy Project Report
Landmark State of Nature Report shows wildlife’s devastating decline
The State of Nature report published today shows that nature is continuing to decline at an alarming rate across the UK, which is already one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world.…
New report reveals that insect decline will have ‘far-reaching consequences’
A new report commissioned by Wildlife Trusts concludes that drastic declines in insect numbers will have far-reaching consequences for wildlife and people. The report, ‘Insect declines and why…
Dorset Wildlife Trust cruise ship anchoring report reveals seabed damage
A report carried out by Dorset Wildlife Trust earlier this year has revealed the impact of large cruise ships mooring for long periods off the coast of Dorset due to Covid-19.
New report shows how we can all take Action for Insects in Dorset
The Wildlife Trusts have published a new report ‘Reversing the Decline of Insects’ which shows how people in every part of society, wherever they live, can take action to bring back declining…
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 butterfly species on the Upton Heath nature reserve.
Record numbers of black-tailed godwit spotted on Brownsea Island Lagoon
Wardens on Brownsea Island have reported sightings of over 3,700 of black-tailed godwits on the Brownsea Lagoon in December 2019 – a record for Dorset. Their numbers have remained high in January…
Bug hunting with Dr George McGavin
The children in Studland class at Bere Regis primary school enjoyed an afternoon of bug hunting in their meadow and forest school area with entomologist, author and TV presenter, Dr George…
Species of the Month
Beaver Blog
Beavers have been back in Dorset for over a year and we are learning about their habits now that they have experienced a full cycle of Dorset's seasons. Steve Oliver reports on what they…