Wildlife Matters – Details, episodes & analysis

The Urban Green project aimed to empower local people to improve their green spaces for the benefit of people and wildlife. Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Communities Officer, Anona Dawson talks to Tessa Nesbit, the rector of St Peter’s Church in Hamworthy to share the story of the transformation of the Bluebell Community Woodland at St Michael’s Church, Hamworthy. Their conversation gives an insight into the project’s incredible impact on this beautiful woodland, its wildlife and the community of neighbours, volunteers and parishioners.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE URBAN GREEN PROJECT

https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/connecting-people-with-nature/urban-green

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With Thanks to Anona Dawson, Tessa Nesbit 

Production: Dani Wilson

What is the power of peat?

Peatland is such an important and amazing habitat - it can store carbon, help to tackle climate change, reduce flooding and provides the right conditions for a variety of wildlife. Join Tilly Hudsmith, master's student at Exeter University in conversation with Grace Herve, project manager for the Dorset Peat Partnership about the environmental impact and significance of this collaborative peat project happening right here in Dorset.

SUPPORT THE DORSET PEAT PARTNERSHIP

https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/conservation-work-land/dorset-peat-partnership 

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With Thanks to Grace Herve, Tilly Hudsmith 

Production: Dani Wilson

Allowing nature to take the lead is the ethos underpinning the rewilding project at Wild Woodbury. Reversing the system of deep ditches built to drain the land was a key part of the vision to rewet the land to create habitat for wildlife and to slow the flow to reduce flood risk - find out how and why Dorset Wildlife Trust has renaturalised the headwaters of the River Sherford across the land and the difference it has made for wildlife and people.

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https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/conservation-work-land/wild-woodbury

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With Thanks to Rob Farrington, Seb Haggett

Production: Dani Wilson

Meet our President, Dr George McGavin

An engaging and entertaining conversation between Dorset Wildlife Trust’s President, Dr George McGavin and Assistant Warden, James Cartwright. The two of them talk career paths, the importance of slowing down on a walk, a day in the life of a reserve warden, the role of nature reserves, and exchange views on verge cutting, seed banks, forest bathing and the perennial question of the importance of ivy and its effect on trees.

With Thanks Dr George McGavin and James Cartwright

Producer: Dani Wilson

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In this episode we join Marine Awareness Officer, Julie Hatcher and award-winning videographer Doug Anderson as they chat about his remarkable career as one of the world’s top underwater cameramen. Doug shares some of the highs and lows of his fascinating career which spans more than 20 years as well as sharing his views on the damage he has witnessed to our seabeds and marine wildlife. You can read more about Doug’s extensive portfolio of work and awards here: https://www.doug-anderson.com/ 

Dorset Wildlife Trust have launched an urgent appeal for you to support  

If we don’t act now, there could be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050. 

Can you imagine a sea so full of plastic that every fish and every seabird has plastic in its stomach? A world where there is more plastic in the sea than fish?  

If we don't act now, this could become reality for Dorset's coast and marine wildlife.  

Donate to our urgent appeal and you will be supporting work to stop plastic destroying our seas and the wonderful wildlife living there. Your donation could provide equipment to help remove deadly litter from our coast, or fund essential camera equipment to monitor the effects of pollution on seals and more wildlife.  

Your donation will help our seas survive, and our marine wildlife thrive.  

SAVE OUR WILD SEAS 

Click here to make your donation: 

https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/appeals/save-our-wild-seas 

THANK YOU! 

With Thanks to Julie Hatcher, Doug Anderson and Hazel Ormrod 

Producer: Dani Wilson 

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Taking place on the first Sunday of May, International Dawn Chorus Day is the worldwide celebration of nature's greatest symphony. This year we want to bring the dulcet tones of Dorset's diverse birds to you. Sit back and immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant sounds of birdsong from the Dorset Beaver Project site and reconnect with nature.

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Make a donation to Dorset Wildlife Trust

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Become a member and protect wild spaces in Dorset

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GIVE A WILDLIFE GIFT

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With Thanks to Stephen Oliver. 

Production: Jack Clarke 

Join chief executive Brian Bleese as he talks with Hazel from the Wildlife Matters team about our pioneering re-wilding project in Bere Regis. We also join the team as they welcome staff and children from Bere Regis Primary School on site as part of a long term community project. 

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Make a donation to our rewilding project, Wild Woodbury.

https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/wildlife-conservation/wild-woodbury

Become a member and protect wild spaces in Dorset

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With Thanks to Brian Bleese, Hazel Ormrod, Rob Farrington, Seb Haggett, the children and staff of Bere Regis Primary School. 

Production: Dani Wilson

History was made in February 2021 when Dorset Wildlife Trust released a pair of Eurasian beavers into an enclosed site in west Dorset as part of a scientific study to assess the impact of beavers on their natural environment. Join Steve Oliver and Jack from our Wildlife Matters team as they talk about the significance and progress of this exciting project.

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Make a donation to the beaver project

https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/wildlife-conservation/dorset-beaver-project

Become a member and protect wild spaces in Dorset

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Watch our videos on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/DorsetWildlifeTrust

GIVE A WILDLIFE GIFT

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With Thanks to Steve Oliver and Jack Clarke

Production: Dani Wilson

Join us as we hear from Daisy Meadowcroft and Jim White as they chat about the history of Kingcombe and what makes it such a special place.

VISIT KINGCOMBE

Find out more about Kingcombe National Nature Reserve

https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/kingcombevisitorcentre

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With special thanks to Daisy Meadowcroft, Jim White and Hazel Ormrod

Production: Dani Wilson

Join Dorset Wildlife Trust Reserve Managers, Luke and Neil, as they discuss why nature reserves are important and how they provide a sanctuary for wildlife. Find out about the conservation work carried out by our dedicated staff and volunteers to maintain and enhance the habitat to enable so many species to thrive. 

Dorset’s wildlife depends on our nature reserves. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please donate to the Nature Reserves Fund - your donation will directly enhance and expand habitats for Dorset's most vulnerable wildlife species.