Delay for Dorset waste recycling booking system
The booking system will now be introduced in Wimborne, Dorchester, Shaftesbury and Sherborne in 2026, instead of this year.
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New Forest recognised for work on climate change
The New Forest National Park Authority achieved a ‘B’ rating in its first year of reporting under the United Nations Race to Zero initiative.
Recycle your Christmas tree and help charity at the same time
Several Dorset charities are offering a tree recycling service, including Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity.
Dorset Council reveals plan for £46.7m boost for homes and regeneration
Council-owned redundant buildings and sites would be sold, with the funds reinvested in essential infrastructure.
Dorset residents urged to reduce negative impact of wood burners
Defra has launched the Burn Better campaign to encourage people to reduce the impact of their stoves and open fires.
New forest trail for visitors to Ashley Heath
Moors Valley and Wareham Forest are amongst 20 areas which have new trails launched by WWF and Forestry England.
Environment Agency slams Wessex Water over pollution
Wessex Water has been told to improve after it was responsible for 215 pollution incidents in 2024 – 89 more than the previous year.
Need a Christmas tree? Pull a pine in Arne this November
The annual conservation event on the heathland at RSPB Arne takes place on 29 and 30 November.
New Forest pumpkin campaign offers a tasty idea
The New Forest National Park Authority is urging people to dispose of their pumpkins sensibly and not dump them in the New Forest, as they are not good food for animals.
Land unlocked near Blandford Forum for wildlife
The Dorset village of Tarrant Keyneston has a new wildlife habitat, The Ferals, to help meet the county’s environmental and housing needs.