Wildlife Matters

Dorset Wildlife Trust
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Welcome to Wildlife Matters, a podcast by Dorset Wildlife Trust. Hear from our expert staff and special guests about our work to protect Dorset’s wildlife and wild places. And find out what you can do to make space for nature in your life and help wildlife wherever you live.

  1. FEB 3

    S3: E6 Restoring Dorset's heathlands

    Discover Dorset’s precious heathlands and the incredible wildlife they support in this podcast. Wardens Anna Kenny and Phoebe Williams explore how humans have shaped these landscapes over thousands of years reveal how restoration and careful management help endangered plants, reptiles, birds, and insects thrive.

    31 min

  2. JAN 8

    S3: E5 Wild Chesil Centre

    Explore the incredible wildlife and conservation work at The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre on Portland with Fay and Abi from Dorset Wildlife Trust. From rare birds and marine life to hands-on education and nature-friendly recreation, discover what makes Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon so special. Hear stories from the shore, tips for birdwatching, and how you can get involved in protecting this stunning stretch of the Jurassic Coast.

    21 min

  3. 12/04/2025

    S3: E4 Living Churchyards

    Nicki from Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Communities team teams up with volunteer coordinator Anna to explore how the Living Churchyards project has transformed churchyards  into thriving wildlife havens. From creating wildflower meadows to hedgehog hideouts to inspiring stories of community action, biodiversity wins, and the challenges overcome. Learn how you can get involved and help turn these historic and sacred spaces into vibrant sanctuaries for nature and people alike.

    34 min

  4. 12/04/2025

    S3: E3 Dorset's Wildflower Meadows

    Nick Gray from Dorset Wildlife Trust is joined by landowner Rob Powell to explore a ground breaking partnership at Hogchester Farm. Learn how local wildflower seed harvesting is reversing the loss of meadows, boosting biodiversity, and inspiring other landowners across West Dorset. From brush harvesters to a visit from Sir David Attenborough, this episode celebrates the power of collaboration, provenance, and passion in bringing wildflower-rich landscapes back to life

    27 min

  5. 11/06/2025

    S3: E2 Saving Water for Wildlife

    Join River Catchment Manager Amanda Broom and Assistant Conservation Officer Hannah Divine as they explore why rivers matter, the threats they face, and how we can all help protect them. From simple home habits to large-scale restoration projects like Dorset Wild Rivers, discover how small actions make a big impact. Tune in, get inspired, and be part of the change for Dorset’s waterways.

    37 min

  6. 10/13/2025

    S3: E1 Water for Wildlife

    In this episode of Wildlife Matters, Rob Farrington and Seb Elwood explore the vital role of water in sustaining Dorset’s rich biodiversity, from chalk streams and wetlands to coastal habitats. They discuss the threats facing these ecosystems—pollution, habitat loss, and climate change—and highlight Dorset Wildlife Trust’s restoration efforts, including the Wild Woodbury success and the work taking place on Winfrith Heath.

    38 min

  7. 03/11/2025

    S2: E6 Go wild in your garden

    With nature in crisis and the decline in many species especially pollinators, wildlife-friendly gardening in your garden, on your balcony, patio or local green space is a fantastic way for everyone to do something to help wildlife in their patch. Karen Stanberry and Mitch Perkins from the Wilder Communities team offer practical advice and inspiring examples to inspire us all to help wildlife on our doorstep.  https://www.facebook.com/karenstanberrywildlife/

    32 min

  8. 01/08/2025

    S2: E5 Wild Bere Regis

    The story of a community coming together to make a difference to wildlife and people. From the churchyard and a rewilding project to the village nature reserve and many wildlife-friendly gardens in between, Bere Regis is a haven for wildlife. This podcast features an engaging conversation between Dorset Wildlife Trust's Wilder Community Manager, Nicki Brunt and ex Dorset Wildlife Trust President and current volunteer, Tony Bates about the Bere Regis community's wild journey.

    24 min
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About

Welcome to Wildlife Matters, a podcast by Dorset Wildlife Trust. Hear from our expert staff and special guests about our work to protect Dorset’s wildlife and wild places. And find out what you can do to make space for nature in your life and help wildlife wherever you live.

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  • Creator
    Dorset Wildlife Trust
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Wildlife Matters

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