The Osprey Translocation Project has introduced some exciting new residents to Dorset’s skies, as Paul Morton from Birds of Poole Harbour reveals
CONSERVATION comes in many shapes and sizes. It seems that most of the time it requires a reactive approach as species and habitats become threatened, thus needing urgent attention to rectify the damage quite often caused by humans. However, sometimes all it needs is a little bit of proactive thinking and conservation can help create something remarkable that could inspire generations to come.
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