SAT 01 LORTON MEADOWS OPEN DAY 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre, Lorton Lane, Upwey, Weymouth, DT3 5QH. . Dorset Wildlife Trust's Wildlife Centre is open for visitors, come along for a walk around the reserve then drop in for a hot drink, and peruse our selection of gifts...
• Two incidents in February and April leave at least 2400 birds dead on south west beaches and over 500 taken into care • Death toll exceeds the number of birds affected following the beaching of the MSC Napoli in Devon in 2007. • Public show huge support for...
The Dorset Wildlife Trust West Dorset living landscape project has been featured in a ground-breaking 360 degree virtual tour by award-winning photographer Mike McFarlane (below). Mike’s epic 5,903 mile cycle ride around the UK pedalled into West Dorset to capture the stunning results of the Pastures New project, where...
The cull zones for Dorset have already been identified and will take place next winter unless enough people confront the government policy. Cull area 1 Cull area 2 Let us know your opinions at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Dorset-Eye/393573824052904
Issued by Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Devon Wildlife Trust, Dorset Wildlife Trust and RSPB (South West) Breaking news on this story – there are now dead birds being washed up on Chesil Beach as of today. DWT staff are patrolling and today’s total stands at 58 birds from Chesil...
Restoration of wildlife habitats on Portland has received a funding boost from the Island’s famed stone industry. Albion Stone has donated £8000 towards Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Portland’s Living Landscape Project to help restore the rare grassland for wildlife. Disused quarries across the island are home to exceptional wildlife but these...
Dorset Wildlife Trust has welcomed eight new aspiring young conservationists on a year-long training programme, aiming to strengthen the conservation work force and improve job prospects. The Skills for the Future programme is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and helps individuals across the country gain the practical skills...
Dorset Wildlife Trust has released details of its wildlife watching cruises for 2013. The cruises offer the opportunity to discover and learn about Dorset’s magnificent marine and coastal wildlife and environment (without getting wet!) and take place on Friday10th May and Saturday 8th June. The events were conceived to celebrate...
World-renowned film maker Hugh Miles gives a glimpse into his life behind the lens with a talk and film event to raise funds for Dorset Wildlife Trust’s River Allen Project this spring. The cinematographer and wildlife enthusiast brings his multiple award-winning Puma – Lion of the Andes as well...
Furniture buyers can help Dorset’s woodlands this month thanks to a new initiative in Dorchester. Woods Furniture is donating £10 to Dorset Wildlife Trust for every purchase worth over £250 throughout April. Visitors to the showroom will also receive a cherry tree to plant at home, both adorning their garden and...
