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A pioneering community rewilding project in the heart of Dorset

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We protect Dorsets wildlife and wild places

Together with our 26,000 members, our volunteers and supporters, we are Dorset's largest nature conservation charity. We work to champion wildlife and natural places on our 42 nature reserves and through our work with others.

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Woodland (veteran trees) in Dorset © Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

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Red Squirrel close up © Paul Williams 

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The River Stour, early morning mist and frost, near Wimborne Minster, Dorset © Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

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Bee © Josh Kubale

News News COP26: How we can tackle the climate and nature crises here in Dorset

COP26 is fast approaching, and it’s just as relevant here in Dorset as in Glasgow, where the much-anticipated climate conference is…

News New Walking Trail Linking Kimmeridge Village and Bay

Improvements are now completed enhancing pedestrian access links between the refurbished Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge…

News Wild Woodbury announced as new name for Dorset rewilding project

Dorset Wildlife Trust is pleased to announce Wild Woodbury as the new name for its 170-hectare community rewilding project in the heart…

30 by 30

The Wildlife Trusts are calling for at least 30% of our land and sea to be connected and protected for nature’s recovery by 2030.

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Blue tit - Chris Rowland

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