Dorset Wildlife Trust's Director of Nature-based Solutions, Imogen Davenport, looks at why the new planning laws need amending if they are to meet their aims.

Assistant Wilder Communities Officer, Mitch Perkins, explains why we should put the pesticides down and go chemical free in our gardens this spring.

This International Beaver Day, Assistant Rivers and Wetlands Conservation Officer, Hannah Divine, shines a light on the incredible impact the beavers at the Dorset Beaver Project site have had on…

As the sea finally begins to warm after the winter, and marine wildlife gathers for mating and egg-laying, the Marine Team are busy finalising their winter maintenance and preparing to re-open The…

This spring celebrate hoverflies with insect expert Vicki Hird MSc FRES!

On World Rewilding Day, Wilder Landscapes Officer, Kelly Hunt, celebrates Dorset Wildlife Trust's community rewilding project, Wild Woodbury.

The Government’s immediate suspension of nature-friendly farming schemes and the risk of spending cuts to Defra’s farming budget threatens to derail the agricultural transition. Our senior land…

As spring arrives, Dorset’s heathlands, including Upton Heath, become vital nesting grounds for some of our rarest birds, such as nightjars. Dr Lesley Haskins explains why following the Heathland…

When done correctly, tree planting is good for nature - read Species Survival Project Manager, Seb Elwood's latest blog on the benefits including carbon capture, improved soil health and…

Last month, Dorset Wildlife Trust was joined by Alice Wood, a young wildlife photography student and enthusiast, for a week’s work experience. Alice spent the week supporting various departments…