A plan of action for Dorset that aims to provide a sustainable route for the breeding, rearing and harvesting of fish, plants and organisms in all type of water environments has been launched.
A local swimmer who wanted to raise awareness of the problems of plastic waste and the effect it has on the environment has smashed a Jurassic Coast swimming challenge in just over a week.
Focusing on the concept of the ‘new you’ after lockdown, BCP Council is keen to encourage people to walk, cycle or scoot to school or college.
A plan to process more local waste and to generate additional green energy for local residents and businesses is in the pipeline – and you can have your say on the proposal.
A total of 220 hectares of woodland and heathland was destroyed in the Wareham Forest fire which started on 18 May, and now a video with footage has been released by Litter Free Dorset.
Taking a walk during lockdown was the one thing that kept us sane, and it was during this time that we really came to appreciate our local parks.
Oly has chosen to swim along the length of coastline that he regularly cleans in his spare time. He remains vigilant as a beach cleaner throughout the year and says his favourite spot is Chapman’s Pool in Worth Matravers. This remote coastal area could easily be ruined by plastic if it wasn’t for volunteers like Oly who spend hours collecting and removing it, along with other litter, from the shore.
Dorset schools have the chance to own a free Green Flag.
No wonder the car parks at our beaches are full by 9am as people have been camping overnight.
BCP Council is determined to make life easier for people who choose to walk or cycle.