Wildfire warning for Dorset
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service fears that dry conditions could lead to wildfires spreading quickly across the county.
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Appeal to get volunteers back into the New Forest and to raise funds
Not only is it hoped to raise much needed funds to preserve the New Forest, but more volunteers are needed to sign up.
“Stop feeding other people’s horses,” says woman who fears her pony ate a roast dinner
A plea for a new law to protect horses against well meaning passers by who feed other people’s horses has been called for after the owner of a mini Shetland pony is convinced he ate a roast dinner.
Footage of Dorset beavers released by Dorset Wildlife Trust
Following the introduction of a male and female beaver onto a site in Dorset in February 2021, exciting new footage of the animals has been released.
Dead birds of prey and firearm found in East Dorset
Following the discovery of a dead red kite, the police, together with other agencies carried out a warrant at a property in East Dorset.
RSPB celebrates breeding success of seabirds in 2020
According to the RSPB, last year saw a huge number of threatened seabirds successfully breed along England’s south coast.
The New Forest National Park Authority is looking for more ambassadors
With lockdown being eased the New Forest National Park Authority is keen to recruit additional ambassadors to help care for the forest.
Barn owl webcam streaming live
A pair of barn owls is nesting and raising their chicks on a nature reserve near Weymouth, and you can watch.
Barbecue ban amongst new measures for New Forest
With the New Forest expecting an increase in visitors this year, a number of organisations have joined together to call on people to ‘care for the Forest, care for each other’.
Chris Packham supports awareness documentary about badger baiting
Naturalist and television presenter, Chris Packham CBE, has voiced his support for a short film from animal welfare charity, Naturewatch Foundation.