Ecology

Dorset

Dorset’s Middle Beach Transformed as Sea Defences Are Removed

At Middle Beach in Studland, Dorset, a major transformation is underway as old sea defences are being removed to restore the beach’s natural landscape. Since early September, heavy machinery has been dismantling ageing …

By Tommy Wathen · · 3 min read

Bath

£10m Bath Tufa Field Homes Aim to ‘Improve Lives’, Says Council

Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a £10.1 million housing development on the city’s controversial “tufa field” near Englishcombe Lane. Despite local opposition due to the site’s rare limestone tufa formations …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Congresbury

New Housing Plans Revive Debate in Congresbury

Residents of Congresbury are being invited to share their views on new housing proposals for Pineapple Farm, a site at the center of local controversy. Allison Homes South West has released detailed plans for a development …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Chesil

Discover the Hidden Wonders of Wild Chesil Nature Reserve

Wild Chesil Nature Reserve, often overlooked by passersby, holds a wealth of natural surprises and ecological significance. Contrary to its seemingly barren appearance, Chesil Beach supports a thriving population of hares and …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Beaver

Adorable Video Captures First Baby Beaver Born at Heal Somerset

A charming new video marks a historic moment in Heal Somerset’s rewilding efforts—the first confirmed birth of a baby beaver, or kit, onsite. Captured on trail cameras earlier this week, this footage offers the first concrete …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read