Water for Wildlife: Restoring the Little Piddle
The wonderfully named Little Piddle chalk stream at Lyscombe nature reserve is undergoing a transformation. Once straightened for farming, Dorset Wildlife Trust is now restoring its natural flow,…
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What is COP30?
Eleanor Johnston, Climate Change Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, explains what COP30 is, and what we can expect...
Water for Wildlife: Pond creation and river restoration at Kingcombe Meadows
At Kingcombe National Nature Reserve, Dorset Wildlife Trust is restoring the River Hooke and creating new ponds to bring life back to this precious chalk stream landscape. From re-meandering the…
Birdwatching at Chesil Beach
As the seasons shift into autumn and winter, Chesil becomes a haven for birdwatchers, offering the chance to see an incredible variety of species — from flocks of dark-bellied brent geese and…
Pollution and Citizen Science – looking out for our waterways
Hannah Divine, Assistant Conservation Officer – Rivers and Wetlands, explores the growing threat of pollution to Dorset’s rivers and the vital role of citizen science in tackling it. Through…
Water for Wildlife: River restoration at Wild Woodbury
At Wild Woodbury nature reserve, a major wetland restoration project is transforming drained farmland into a thriving, natural river system. This work is helping to restore Dorset’s wetlands,…
Water for Wildlife: Wetland creation at Tadnoll and Winfrith
Species Survival Project Manager, Seb Elwood outlines how restoring natural water flows at Tadnoll & Winfrith nature reserve will transform drained farmland into thriving wetlands. By re-…
Hidden kingdom: a beginner’s guide to fungi
Mycologist Ellen Winter from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust shares her fungi tips for beginners – and some surprising fungi facts you’ll never forget!
Dorset Wild Rivers: The Frome Headwaters
The River Frome in Dorset, England’s most westerly major chalk stream, faces multiple pressures including pollution, climate impacts, and historic channel changes, all of which affect its…
A warning to the UK Government – don’t risk disaster by cutting the joy budget
Ahead of Labour Conference, with rumours swirling about coming deregulation, Ministers are urged to reflect on the “little joys” which are safeguarded by nature protections. Matt Browne, Head of…