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Devils bit scabious at Lords Mead Kingcombe

Coronation Meadow at Kingcombe

As we prepare to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, it seems appropriate to reflect on the King's own initiative in 2013 to restore wildflower meadows in honour of the 60th…

Thick-legged flower beetle

Wildlife-friendly gardening in May

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…

Male beaver at the water's edge © Dorset Wildlife Trust/James Burland

Beaver Blog April 2023

Today is International Beaver Day, a day to celebrate these fantastic ecosystem engineers. In the latest Beaver Blog we will be taking a look at how the beavers anatomy is perfectly designed for…

Bluebells in the forest with sunset - inspired by Wild Isles

Wild Isles: Dorset's freshwater

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…