Ashley Wood
Blandford Forum, Dorset
Ancient hazel and ash coppice which is carpeted in bluebells in the Spring
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Bracketts Coppice
Yeovil
A hidden gem in west Dorset. This is home to some of Dorset's best loved species including dormice, otters and woodpeckers.
Broadoak Orchard
Sturminster Newton, Dorset
A charming pocket of old orchard - sit a while in the dappled shade of an apple tree and watch the insects buzz by.
Brooklands Farm (Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ)
Dorchester
It’s amazing how much wildlife can be supported by one small hay-meadow site, as the reserve at our Dorset Wildlife Trust Headquarters at Brooklands Farm proves.
Brownsea Island
Poole
Dorset Wildlife Trust manages 100 hectares of land on the northern side of Brownsea Island - it is an internationally important nature reserve featuring rare wildlife including red squirrels and…
Bugdens Meadow
Verwood, Dorset
Species-rich meadows at the heart of Verwood in the east of the county.
Collyer's Brook
Fontmell Magna, Dorset
A peaceful place to take a time out.
Corfe Mullen Meadows
Wimborne, Dorset
A traditional hay meadow with an abundance of wildflower species.
Fontmell Down
Shaftesbury, Dorset
A rare chance to see stunning displays of chalk downland flowers and butterflies with stunning views over the Blackmore Vale.
Girdlers Coppice
Sturminster Newton, Dorset
A fine example of oak woodland and hazel coppice with a very rich ground flora