High number of complaints about flies in Dorset
Dorset Council’s Environmental Protection Team has received a high number of complaints about flies over the last few weeks.
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New Forest Consultative Panel seeks new chairman
The New Forest Consultative Panel is seeking a new chairman to further develop and take the panel forward by championing, facilitating, and supporting its members to help enrich and protect the Forest.
Cyclists damaging wildlife site at Bere Regis
During lockdown, more people have been using their bikes for exercise, but sadly this has had an impact on an important wildlife site near Bere Regis.
Call for ban on disposable BBQs in the New Forest
Following multiple fires that have had to be put out in recent weeks, the New Forest National Park Authority is calling on retailers across the Forest to remove disposable barbecues from sale and for a continued ban on fires and barbecues in the open countryside of the National Park.
Another suspicious fire breaks out at a Poole nature reserve
Even a fire as catastrophic as the recent one at Wareham Forest that devastated 220 hectares of forest and heathland hasn’t sent a big enough message to some people.
Wildfire amber alert this Bank Holiday weekend
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) are reminding the public to stay vigilant because another amber wildfire alert is set to be in place this Bank Holiday weekend.
Wareham Forest fire not believed to be malicious
Detectives working with the fire service to investigate a large forest fire near Wareham have confirmed that the cause is not believed to be malicious.
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.
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.