Recycle and reuse
Recycle, upcycle - and make do and mend! Production of household waste needs to decrease by 33% by 2037 to reach recommended emissions targets. So get out that needle and thread!
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News, blogs & email updates
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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…
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…
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…
Common earwig
Despite popular belief, and its name (from the Old English for 'ear beetle'), the common earwig will not crawl into your ear while you sleep - it much prefers a nice log or stone pile!…
News
Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
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.
A Tribute to Tony Bates
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Tony Bates, who passed away on Monday 8 September.
DWT response to Government update on badger culling
DWT response to Government update on badger culling and welcomes the news of a transition from culling to vaccinating badger
Flat-backed millipede
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the flat-backed millipede is a common minibeast. It is an important recycler of nutrients, feeding on decaying matter.