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Rare limestone grassland on the site of an old quarry
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Rare limestone grassland on the site of an old quarry
Dorset Wildlife Trust manages 100 hectares of land on the northern side of Brownsea Island in partnership with the National Trust. Two bird hides give fabulous views of the birds on the lagoon and…
Ancient and regenerating woodland over former clay mining, dating back to Roman times
High on the chalk ridge in the Isle of Purbeck, this chalk downland reserve has far-reaching views across to Poole Harbour.
An internationally important area of Poole Harbour managed in partnership with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC); part of The Great Heath Living Landscape.
An internationally important heathland with views across Poole Harbour, Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck. A beautiful nature reserve to visit at any time of the year.
An interactive marine wildlife centre situated on a beautiful stretch of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, with splendid views from grassy cliff tops and an underwater nature trail for snorkelers. The…
A traditional hay meadow with an abundance of wildflower species.
Happy Bottom nature reserve has a rich and varied history, spanning Roman roads, nearby ancient barrows, Victorian railways and 20th century farming. It forms part of the Corfe Barrows Nature Park…
An internationally important heathland with dry and wet heath, bog pools and woodland supporting many rare and threatened wildlife
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