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Dorset Beaver Project

Beavers are back in Dorset and are thriving in their enclosed site. They have been busy building dams and the first kits were born this summer.
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Dorset's Seals

Both native species of seals can be seen in Dorset's seas. Have you spotted a seal on Dorset's coast? Let us know at Dorset Wildlife Trust!
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My country

Josh has been lucky to grow up in this beautiful landscape. We’re here to make sure his children can do the same.

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Dorset Peat Partnership

A new conservation partnership has secured nearly £150,000 from Natural England’s Nature for Climate Peatland Discovery Grant scheme to develop plans to restore the county’s vitally important mire habitats.
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Volunteering in west Dorset: Kevin Rogers

West Dorset volunteer Kevin Rogers reflects on volunteering for Dorset Wildlife Trust and what it means to him. This week (1-7 June) is Volunteers' Week and we're saying thank you to…

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Dorset's rivers and catchments

Dorset's rivers including the globally-rare chalk streams support an extraordinary array of wildlife, including a huge range of aquatic insects. River valleys contain highly important wetlands, including wet woodlands and flower-rich meadows, home to wildfowl and wading birds. Our work to protect and restore river habitats ranges from working with farmers and landowners to training water guardians to monitor their local stretch of river.
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Wild Isles: Dorset's woodlands

As we explore Britain and Ireland's incredible landscapes and wildlife through the BBC's fascinating new series, Wild Isles, our officers and wardens write about why these habitats are…