Appeal to respect the New Forest during high fire risk weekend
With a severe fire warning in place across the New Forest, people are being asked to respect and care for the National Park and follow the New Forest code.
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Don’t dump unwanted items next to recycling banks
During the lockdown we’ve all been doing a lot of clearing out of wardrobes, drawers and cupboards and in the absence of charity shops being open, it could be tempting to leave unwanted items in bags beside recycling banks.
Firefighters still tackle blaze at Wareham Forest as police appeal for information
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service still has around 100 firefighters tackling a huge heath fire affecting some 180 hectares of heath and woodland at Wareham Forest, which started yesterday afternoon (18 May).
Project to protect Poole Harbour’s habitats
Designated a world heritage site in 1999, Poole Harbour is one of the world’s largest natural harbours and is treasured by everyone who visits the area.
Reminder that barbecues are illegal on heathlands
‘BBQs Burn More Than Bangers’ is a new campaign to remind people that BBQs are illegal on heathlands and to promote the use of alternative designated barbecuing destinations.
Police appeal: Suspicious fire at Poole nature reserve
Arson is suspected after a significant area of heathland at Bourne Valley Nature Reserve went up in flames on Saturday 9 May.
Surge in local appreciation of green spaces
The upside of lockdown is that it has made us appreciate our green spaces as we go for our daily walks.
Council tips to re-open
Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council are to start re-opening tips and household recycling sites from Monday 11 May 2020
Queen’s University research highlights impact of plastic pollution on marine life
New research from Queen’s University Belfast and Liverpool John Moores University reveals how the microplastic pollution crisis is threatening biodiversity.
Blank CANvas competition to win a Nintendo Switch!
The recycling initiative, Every Can Counts, is calling on kids and big kids across the nation to get creative and design their own drinks can and flavour for the chance to win a Nintendo Switch, but hurry there is not much time left to enter.