Dorset’s Super National Nature Reserve: A Haven of Biodiversity

Dorset’s Super National Nature Reserve stands as a testament to the power of conservation and the remarkable beauty of the natural world. Its diverse ecosystems, rich avian life, and protected marine environment make it an ecological gem of global significance. As we navigate an era of environmental challenges, this reserve serves as a shining example of humanity’s commitment to safeguarding our planet’s biodiversity. The Super National Nature Reserve in Dorset is not just a place; it is a testament to our collective responsibility to protect and cherish the wonders of the natural world.
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The National Trust: Working together for a national nature reserve

We know that working together with like-minded partner organisations has a greater impact on protecting the environment and the recovery of nature.

To this end, the National Trust has forged a national nature reserve in partnership with Natural England, RSPB, Forestry England, the Rempstone Estate Trust, Dorset Wildlife Trust, and Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, along with other landowners and managers.

Spanning 8,231 acres, the ‘super’ reserve at Dorset’s Purbeck Heaths brings together 11 priority habitats, allowing animals, reptiles, birds and insects to move more easily across the landscape and adapt to the challenges brought by the climate crisis.

This will be of great benefit to a variety of rare wildlife, including the sand lizard, the Dartford warbler and the silver-studded blue butterfly.

As featured in BBC Springwatch.