Spot local wildlife this autumn for the Living with Mammals survey
You may not see a badger, but you can have the pleasure of discovering a variety of wildlife in a challenge taking place this autumn.
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Mammoth Jurassic Coast swim raises awareness of the plastic beast
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.
Bournemouth Parks Foundation appeals for donations to increase wildflower planting
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.
Fall of salmon population recorded in Dorset’s River Frome
Young salmon leaving the river for the sea at Poole Harbour two years ago were the smallest ever recorded by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, (GWCT) which could have led to the reduction in adult salmon on the River Frome.
Cruel rabbit hutches should be banned
As part of this year’s Rabbit Awareness Week (10-23 August), The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund is calling for a ban on cruel rabbit hutches.
Day of action highlights marine community issues
Did you know it is an offence to remove parts of a dead marine animal from the beach, such as its teeth?
Breeding success for barn owls in Dorset
Here is a picture to warm your heart – a baby barn owl, or barn owlet, being checked by a licensed volunteer in Dorset.
Nature helps bereaved residents in Bournemouth
Coping with losing a loved one is always so hard, but lockdown has magnified the sense of isolation as people learn to cope with grief on their own.
Become an insect champion and reverse the decline
A new report published by the Wildlife Trusts shows how people in every part of society, wherever they live, can take action to bring back declining insects.
Renowned conservation scientist retires from the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Marking the end of an era, Professor Nick Sotherton, director of Research, Advisory and Education with the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, retired on 30 June 2020.