Broom
Broom is a large shrub of heaths, open woodlands and coastal habitats. Like gorse, it has bright yellow flowers, but it doesn't have any spines and smells of vanilla.
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Soft brome
Soft brome is a tall, annual grass of roadside verges, waste ground and meadows, and is a 'weed' of arable land. It has long, grey-green leaves and loosely clustered flower spikes.
News from Brownsea Island
Re-opening the hides and the reserve, welcoming groups of visitors and keeping a close eye on the island's thriving wildlife, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Poole Harbour Reserves Manager, Luke…
From the Chief Exec: No nature, no food
The degradation and decline of ecosystems pose the most significant threats to food security, as highlighted by reports from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the UK Government.…
News from Brownsea Island - September/October
In the past month we've welcomed over-wintering birds, a white-tailed eagle, volunteer work parties and a host of wonderful visitors from schools, nurseries, community and youth groups to the…
Birdwatching from the Wild Chesil Centre
The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre is a brilliant location for a spot of birdwatching. In this blog, Community Ranger, Abi Mustard, talks about some of the spectacular birds you might spot…
A message from a first time voter
With thousands of young people voting for the first time in the forthcoming General Election, Dorset’s Nature Young Journalist, James Carter shares his concerns with prospective parliamentary…
The Lookout: An update from Brownsea Island
As work on The Lookout progresses, Head of Development, Marc Kativu-Smith shares an update on this exciting development on Brownsea Island.
Volunteers' Week: From the Chief Executive
To celebrate Volunteers' Week, Chief Executive, Brian Bleese launches a series of blogs which we hope will give an insight into the all the brilliant things our volunteers do for Dorset…
How to start a wildlife garden from scratch
Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.
News from Brownsea Island - November/December
The island may have closed to visitors for the winter but it's been a busy time for the Brownsea team and the volunteers with the Countryside Stewardship work taking place to restore the…
International Bog Day: An update from the Dorset Peat Partnership
Dorset Peat Partnership Project Manager, Grace Herve provides an update on the Dorset Peat Partnership this International Bog Day.