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Species Recovery Programme Diaries: great crested newt

As winter strengthens its grip around Dorset, we keep our fingers crossed for more cold and dry days. Nature’s apathy for nest construction and reproduction opens a door of opportunity for the…

Robin fledgling

Take action for wildlife: February

There are plenty of small actions we can take to benefit wildlife, but where do you start? In our new blog series Wilder Communities Assistant, Mitch Perkins shares some simple tips so that you…

Harvest mouse

Mice to meet you!

Mammal expert Stuart Edmunds introduces the four species of mice you can see in the UK.

Blackbird in a tree with winter berries

Take action for wildlife: January

There are plenty of small actions we can take to benefit wildlife - but where do you start? In our new blog series Wilder Communities Assistant, Mitch Perkins shares some simple tips so that you…

Beaver dam in winter

Beaver Blog January 2024

Take a look at the Dorset Beaver Project site in all its wintry glory as Assistant Conservation Officer, Colleen Smith-Moore describes how beaver beahviour changes in the winter months.

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2023: A Wild Year

As we reach the end of another wild year at Dorset Wildlife Trust, it's the perfect time to reflect on the incredible work and achievements made possible by your support over the past twelve…

Red fox in the snow

Wildlife-friendly gardening in December

Large or small, your garden or green space can make a real difference to local wildlife and the way you choose to care for your garden matters. Collectively, wildlife-friendly green spaces act as…

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What is regenerative farming?

Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The Wildlife Trusts’ new strategic lead on agriculture, looks at this farming buzzword and…

Turlin Moor Community Map project

Nature and Wellbeing: A Community Map

Wilder Communities Officer, Anona Dawson, talks about the importance of nature and wellbeing and her involvement with the Turlin Moor Community Map project.