Greenspaces recognised across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The towns are the UK’s first official nature towns in a scheme run by environmental bodies plus the National Lottery.
The towns are the UK’s first official nature towns in a scheme run by environmental bodies plus the National Lottery.
Stallions, which are hardy and resilient, have been released into the New Forest over a six-week period to maintain native bloodlines.
A new centre is to be launched near Blandford this autumn offering facilities including an education room and parking.
The event held at Carvers Recreation Ground aimed to inspire the next generation to look after the New Forest and tackle the climate emergency.
Up to 40 firefighters and 18 appliances were needed to put out last week’s blaze, which authorities say was caused deliberately.
The Nature Nook Forest School is providing sessions for children with and without special needs.
An area the equivalent of more than 13 football pitches has been planted with wildflowers to boost insect numbers.
The arrival of a dolphin in Lyme Regis has delighted residents and visitors, but the authorities warn people are getting too close to the animal.
Volunteers for Ringwood & Poulner Toad Patrol received certificates for their work helping toads cross a busy road in the New Forest.
The rare birds of prey have returned for a second consecutive year and have laid four eggs, when they normally only lay three.