Species Recovery Programme Diaries: great crested newt
As winter strengthens its grip around Dorset, we keep our fingers crossed for more cold and dry days. Nature’s apathy for nest construction and reproduction opens a door of opportunity for the…
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My recovery
After undergoing brain surgery, Simone suffered from severe headaches and was worried that she would find volunteering with Durham Wildlife Trust too strenuous; in fact, she has found that the…
Natural England grant to fund ambitious Species Recovery Programme across Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust has been awarded a share of a £14.5 million grant by Natural England as part of the government commitment to reduce species at risk of extinction in the UK.
Species Survival Fund: The importance of species abundance
Species Survival Fund Project Manager, Seb Elwood, discusses species loss in the UK, and how the Species Survival Fund will be working towards increasing species abundance across Dorset.
My recovery plan
Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2014. After undergoing a life-saving operation and an intensive chemotherapy course, she is on the road to recovery.
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Mapping nature’s recovery
Dorset Wildlife Trust is working as part of the Nature Recovery Dorset network to restore, enhance and connect spaces for nature, bringing together people and communities to help create a more wildlife-rich county.
Species Survival Fund
Driving species abundance across Dorset, the Species Survival Fund project created and restored 517 hectares of habitat across 18 of our nature reserves.
Seasonal Species Challenge
Here are three species to look out for over the next few months. Report your sighting to help us build a better picture of Dorset's wildlife.
Woodland Recovery Appeal
Your local woodland needs your help. Ash dieback, climate change and fragmentation of woodland habitats put wildlife at risk.
New marine species spotted at Kimmeridge
Dorset Wildlife Trust marine wardens have reported sightings of two species that are indicators of climate change at Kimmeridge in the last few weeks: the anemone shrimp and furrowed crab.
Be a part of nature’s recovery in Dorset
Dorset's wildlife and wild places need you. Nature is in trouble, and we need your help to make it thrive once more.
Species Survival Fund: A busy spring
There’s been plenty of exciting activity on the nature reserves supported by the Species Survival Fund (SSF) this spring. Project Assistant Lydia Gill shares the latest news.