Restoration work completed at Canford Heath
As part of a project by Dorset Peat Partnership, 37 acres of land have been re-wetted since the start of 2025.
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Residents urged to help restore nature across Dorset
Nature Recovery Dorset will be working towards restoring nature across the county and local people can become involved.
Land at Lyscombe Farm acquired for nature
Dorset Wildlife Trust and Natural England have purchased 335 hectares of chalk downland and farmland at Lyscombe, 10 miles from Dorchester.
Innovative conservation projects planned for Studland Bay
Thanks to funding of £186,000 from the Marine Management Organisation’s Fisheries and Seafood Scheme, wildlife will be conserved.
Boost for New Forest environment scheme
The New Forest Higher Level Stewardship scheme, which will have brought £22 million to the New Forest is to be extended.
Moth distribution is changing rapidly
According to latest research and analysis of moth distribution records there is a rapid change going on in Britain and Ireland when it comes to moths.
Help get Dorset buzzing
In response to the well-reported decline of pollinators nationally, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has launched its biggest ever campaign.
Get Dorset Buzzing
Roadkill sightings can help conservation efforts
Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling on the public to record roadkill sightings of mammals, dead or alive.
Dorset Wildlife Trust backs new areas of Marine Conservation Zones
Additional marine areas in Dorset have been identified for protection in a new report, ‘The case for Marine Conservation Zones’ which has been published by the Wildlife Trusts. The report identifies 48 areas around England that, if designated, will complete a “blue-belt” of protected places for marine wildlife.