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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Will you Help Nature take the Lead?
Dorset's wildlife faces multiple threats. But we've seen that nature can recover.
Now, we need your help to bring what we've learned at Wild Woodbury and Lyscombe to more places across Dorset. Your donation today can help create, restore and connect habitats across the county, giving wildlife the space it needs to recover and thrive.
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Wild Isles: Dorset's grasslands
As we explore Britain and Ireland's incredible landscapes and wildlife through the BBC's fascinating new series, Wild Isles, our officers and wardens write about why these habitats are…
Marvellous moths
Assistant Warden for North and West Dorset, James Cartwright shares the findings of a moth trap at Bracketts Coppice near Yeovil.
Heavy horses get to work at Bracketts Coppice
A sensitive approach is vital when you are managing an ancient woodland such as the magical Bracketts Coppice in west Dorset. When it was decided that the time had come to create a sheltered and…