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 Two pairs of beavers have been released into the wild at Little Sea, Studland, under licence from the government. It was the first licence of its kind to be issued in England – all the previous ones have been for beavers in enclosures.
ZCD believes this is a watershed moment for nature recovery in the UK. Beavers are often referred to as aquatic engineers, creating habitats where fish and other wildlife can thrive, reducing downstream flood risk and improving water quality.  Dorset Council announced work to replace planters, trees and seating on Victoria Road, Ferndown later in the year. Protecting biodiversity will be a key focus of the new scheme, with "mature, specially-selected trees and sustainable landscaping" aiming to ensure the area is "vibrant, welcoming, and environmentally conscious".
ZCD welcomes such works as planting trees in urban areas is vital in helping communities adapt to the changing climate by reducing temperatures, as well as providing a haven for wildlife and joy to people.  The Bourne Stream flows from Canford Heath to Bournemouth Pier. A group of local organisations, including BCP Council, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Bournemouth University, local wildlife trusts, and Bournemouth and Wessex Water companies has come together to re-form the Bourne Stream Partnership. The aim is to find the best ways to keep the water clean, protect wildlife, and ensure a healthy environment for everyone to enjoy.
ZCD sees this kind of collaborative effort as essential if we are to protect and restore our precious water ways and reverse the massive decline in wildlife. ZCD urges the partnership to engage in a meaningful way with the community so that the full benefits are realised for both people and wildlife in such an urban setting.  Dorset Council has embarked on an exciting £1.2million project at Avon Heath Country Park to restore one of the world's rarest wildlife habitats, lowland heathland.
Lowland heathland is recognised as an important and unique ecosystem that supports rare and threatened wildlife. However, over the past 200 years, much of this precious habitat has been lost globally. ZCD recognises such projects are essential if Dorset is to play its part in helping nature recover and meet Dorset's 30 by 30 target (30% of land managed for recovery by 2030). |
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