Fontmell Down
A rare chance to see stunning displays of chalk downland flowers and butterflies with stunning views over the Blackmore Vale.
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Dormice monitoring at Fontmell Down.
Dorset Wildlife Trust volunteer, Rachel Harris, recounts her experience surveying dormice over the years at Fontmell Down.
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