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Nature Reserves Memories Map
Help us to build a picture of why Dorset Wildlife Trust's nature reserves are so important to you with our new interactive map.
Nature Reserves Fund
Donate to the Nature Reserves Fund today and help ensure that our dedicated team can keep up their vital hard work across 1,950 hectares of precious habitat. With costs for our continuous…
Sponsor a nature reserve
Sponsoring a nature reserve is an opportunity for your organisation to demonstrate your commitment to nature’s recovery in Dorset. And with 42 reserves across Dorset, you can choose a site close to you and your staff, to encourage employee wellbeing and engagement in nature.
Major Gifts to the Nature Reserves Fund
Major donations of £5,000 or more are critical to achieving the goal of restoring 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030. If you’re able to make a significant gift, you will be part of an ambitious plan to protect Dorset’s wildlife.
Thank you for enquiring about donating to the Nature Reserves Fund
Thank you for enquiring about donating to the Nature Reserves Fund.
Heathland and mire restoration at Tadnoll & Winfrith nature reserves
This winter Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) will be undertaking heathland and mire restoration at Tadnoll and Winfrith nature reserves as part of a large-scale restoration project. The project,…
Thank you for donating to the Nature Reserves Fund
Your donation will help secure a brighter future for Dorset's wildlife. Thank you.
Increase in fly-tipping on nature reserves leads to safety concerns
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has seen an increase in fly-tipping on its nature reserves in east Dorset, which has led to concerns for the safety of the heaths during the hot weather.
Dorset Wildlife Trust launches new Nature Reserves Fund
Dorset Wildlife Trust is thrilled to announce the launch of its Nature Reserves Fund, a new initiative to protect, enhance and expand some of Dorset’s most precious wildlife habitats.
Lyscombe Becomes a National Nature Reserve
Lyscombe nature reserve has officially been designated as a National Nature Reserve, recognising its national importance and marking a significant milestone for Dorset Wildlife Trust. But this is…
Lyscombe nature reserve gains national recognition
Natural England has declared Lyscombe nature reserve the 16th site in the King's Series of National Nature Reserves (NNRs). It recognises one of the most ambitious nature recovery projects in…