Troublefield
A mixture of meadows and woodland with a range of interesting water loving plants
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A mixture of meadows and woodland with a range of interesting water loving plants
An internationally important area of dry and wet lowland heathland and woodland
Three years into Dorset Wildlife Trust's community rewilding project at Bere Regis and we are celebrating the introduction of free-roaming livestock to the site, the benefits of the landscape…
An internationally important lowland heath with wetland habitat supporting many species.
An ancient hazel and ash coppice which is carpeted in bluebells in the spring. Located east of Blandford forum and perfect for seeing butterflies and listening to the woodland birds sing.
Species-rich meadows at the heart of Verwood in the east of the county.
Traditional unimproved pasture with a small pond, wet grassland, oak woodland and hedges with a stream running through the reserve.
Created from flooded gravel pits, Blashford Lakes is now a bustling centre of activity, used by thousands of birds all year round including kingfisher, lapwing and oystercatcher.
An oasis of chalk grassland, bordering on an ancient routeway
A coastal reserve offering fantastic views.
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