Beavers are recognised as native species in England, but they're still not allowed in the wild even though they bring so many benefits to our natural world. That’s why we’re asking the UK Government to publish an ambitious reintroduction strategy! 👉 bit.ly/3WXtmSc ~Jack

BREAKING: 5 seabird species added to UK Red List. 🚨 Climate change, invasive predators, bird flu, and overfishing are pushing populations to the brink. Urgent action is needed - including upholding the sandeel fishing closure in English North Sea & Scottish waters.

So pleased that you were able to spot the iconic DorsetWildlife Trust red squirrels! 🐿️ 🙌 Have you visited Brownsea Island before? Plan your trip here 👉 bit.ly/3euLICY ~ Jack

What a treat, 🐟 PlushieTum / A SharpePhotography 🦎 The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations. 👉 bit.ly/3u7aOEa ~ Jack

Want to learn how to create a willow sculpture to adorn your home? Join willow sculptor Jo Sadler for a one-day workshop on Friday 27 September to create your very own willow owl, ready to take pride of place in your home or gift to a loved one. bit.ly/4cMSuB2 👉 ~ Jack

Does someone you know have a birthday coming up? Or do you want to send a 'thank you' to a friend? 🎁 Send them a wildlife-themed e-card! Not only is it more environmentally friendly, but you'll also be raising funds for Dorset Wildlife Trust 👉 bit.ly/3P97e2W ~ Jack

We welcome GOV.UK's focus on improving accountability in the water sector. For too long, lack of investment has left the environment paying the price for pollution. While these changes are a step forward, more is needed. We look forward to working on further legislation (1/2)

Assistant Warden (S&E Dorset), Full Time Dorset Wildlife Trust #CorfeMullen #Poole BH21 3RX Further information and application details ahead of the closing date on Sunday 8 September, please click the link below: ow.ly/GYzr50T9Lgx #DorsetJobs

We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2024 photography competition is... 🥁 Paul Dibben, with his charming photo of a Dartford warbler collecting nesting material at Winfirth Heath. 😍👏 See the category winners and runners-up here 👉 bit.ly/4ea24Px ~ Jack

😍 🦋 A frequent visitor to gardens, it will feed on Buddleia and other flowers. The caterpillars feed on thistles, mallows and Viper's-bugloss, as well as various cultivated plants. bit.ly/4eecTjC ~ Jack

It's #WorldShorebirdsDay!🌊 🐦 If you're heading to the coast why not take our handy spotter sheet to see how many species you can spot! Don't forget to share any pictures you take too 💚

Dorset Wildlife Trust will be attending this year's Dorset County Show this weekend! 🐮 Come along and have a chat with us about wildlife conservation in Dorset 🙌 👉 bit.ly/3MDdhfL ~ Jack

Do you have a special memory on one of our nature reserves? 🌱 Whether it was watching the sunset with a loved one at Tout Quarries or spotting your first red squirrel on Brownsea Island, we want to hear about your nature reserve memories 👉 bit.ly/4csAiwp ~ Jack

Second place in the 2024 photography competition goes to James Hand for his stunning photo of 'a friend taking in the majesty of Chapman's Pool' 💧 😍 Well done, James. 👏 Follow the link to view the other category winners and runners-up 👉 bit.ly/4ea24Px ~ Jack

Even the smallest of 'ponds' will have huge benefits to local wildlife. Any pond can become a feeding ground for birds, hedgehogs and bats – as well as attracting frogs, newts and dragonflies! Create a mini pond for your garden 💧 👉 bit.ly/44d15sc ~Jack 📸 Mitch Perkins

Support local hedgehogs and try making this deluxe hedgehog house to really make them feel at home in your garden or green space! 🦔 💚 ~ Jack

Third place in the 2024 photography competition comes from the new marine and coastal wildlife category. We're obsessed with this bobtail squid, taken by Paul Pettitt. 🤩 🦑 Congratulations Paul! See the rest of the category winners here bit.ly/4ea24Px ~ Jack

Here is Dorset Wildlife Trust Chief Executive, Brian Bleese, with a message for you this Remember a Charity Week. 🙌 Find out more about leaving a gift in your will this #RememberACharityWeek 👉 bit.ly/3RjrwXW ~ Jack

How lovely, Steve. 🐝 Sometimes called the 'butterfly bush', because it is such a popular nectar source in gardens, buddleia was introduced into the UK from China in the 1890s and has now become widely naturalised in urban areas. bit.ly/4dSHbZu ~ Jack

This beautiful nuthatch feeding on the side of a shovel landed Matthew Tranter fourth place in the 2024 photography competition. 📸 🙌 What a little character! Follow the link to see the rest of this year's winners and runners-up 👉 bit.ly/4ea24Px ~ Jack