Bugdens Meadow
Verwood, Dorset
Species-rich meadows at the heart of Verwood in the east of the county.
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Kilwood
Wareham, Dorset
Ancient and regenerating woodland over former clay mining, dating back to Roman times
Kings Lane Orchard
Powerstock
Remnant of the old cider apple orchards which formerly surrounded Powerstock village.
Loscombe
Bridport, Dorset
A hidden, steep sided valley bounded by river and hedgerow.
Sopley Common
Christchurch, Dorset
Dry and wet heath, bordered by woodland
Tadnoll & Winfrith Heath
East Knighton, Dorset
A large tract of lowland heath, dissected by wet meadows
Tout Quarries
Portland, Dorset
Stone sculptures and scarce wildlife make this former quarry an interesting and unusual site to visit.
Troublefield
Hurn, Dorset
A mixture of meadows and woodland with a range of interesting waterloving plants