Rothschild's list
Charles Rothschild was one of the first people to recognise that to protect wildlife we needed to protect places, and the list that he started in 1912 was the beginning of a much bigger movement that still lives on today.
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The Charles Rothschild and Miriam Rothschild Medal
The Charles Rothschild and Miriam Rothschild medal has been created in the spirit of this remarkable father and daughter, and honours individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their original vision; individuals without whose work the environment would be a poorer place.
The Rothschild Reserves 100 years on - Stephen Moss
Writer and broadcaster Stephen Moss looks at the lasting contribution of Charles Rothschild and his list of wildlife sites 'worthy of preservation'.
Wildflower Watercolour Workshop at Chesil Beach
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Join us at The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre in May when our wildflowers burst into bloom and we will be hosting our popular watercolour art workshops again.
The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre
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Visit the Wild Chesil Centre - it's the gateway to the iconic Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon. Find out about Chesil's diverse wildlife, remarkable geology and stunning views.…
Beginners Nature Photography Workshop at Chesil
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Learn how to take photographs of flowers, butterflies and birds in this beginners nature photography workshop at the Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre.
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…
Entrepreneur Annemiek Hoogenboom receives Rothschild medal
Social entrepreneur Annemiek Hoogenboom received a prestigious medal from The Wildlife Trusts at an event in London on 24 October, in honour of her outstanding fundraising for humanitarian and…
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.
Prophet and Loss explores Charles Rothschild’s vision for nature 100 years on
New e-book celebrates the wild legacy left by the founder of UK nature conservation
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.
England’s first community rewilding project launches in Dorset
Today, 6th September, Dorset Wildlife Trust launches a major fundraising appeal for England’s first large-scale community rewilding project, on 170 hectares of land near Bere Regis purchased…