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Dorset Wildlife Trust

Dorset Wildlife Trust is the largest conservation charity in Dorset with over 25,000 members. We are committed to ensuring that there is a secure future for Dorset’s nature - its distinctive…

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Making space for wildlife in Dorset

In order to address the ecological and climate crises, and build the Nature Recovery Network, Dorset Wildlife Trust has acquired 170 hectares of land near Bere Regis. In consultation with the local community, and using rewilding principles, the landscape will be transformed from being intensively managed.
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Wading into autumn

For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…

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Dorset Art Weeks 2026 at Kingcombe

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Plan a relaxed visit to Dorset Art Weeks 2026 in the Swallow Barn at Kingcombe Visitor Centre as we host an exhibition by nature inspired artists in an idyllic setting.

Nature Reserve

Brooklands Farm (Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ)

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It’s amazing how much wildlife can be supported by one small hay-meadow site, as the reserve at our Dorset Wildlife Trust Headquarters at Brooklands Farm proves.

My Wild Life

My haven

I was privileged to be able to be a volunteer at the start of the Skylarks project. It was my way of “pay back” for all the time I had used Skylarks Nature Reserve before Nottinghamshire Wildlife…

Nature Reserve

Earsdon West Forest

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Earsdon West Forest is our first BNG habitat bank, delivering massive biodiversity improvements within our Wilder Druridge landscape.