Jun 24, 2025
We’re getting excited as Heath Week 2025 is fast approaching! This year it runs from 28 July to 3 Aug and there’s a whole lot of events for all the family. To see what’s happening, where, when and how to book (they’re all FREE), see our Heath...
Jun 17, 2025
Wildfires pose a significant threat to Dorset’s rare and beautiful heathlands. Last week 40 land managers joined forces with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service at Avon Heath Country Park for a day of expert wildfire training, ahead of higher temperatures...
Apr 2, 2025
An Amber wildfire warning has been issued for Dorset & Wiltshire for this week. This is important for everyone, but particularly relevant for those of us living near to or visiting our heaths and forests. The weather conditions and dry vegetation mean any ignition...
Feb 26, 2025
Are you passionate about nature and the outdoors? Do you love chatting to people? Do you want to make a difference to our heathlands? We are looking to recruit two enthusiastic wardens to join us over the summer period. You would be working in our heathland sites...
Jan 24, 2025
Our Firewise officer, Lin, was delighted to meet colleagues from The Henry Brown Community Centre, West Howe, to chat about how we can help support their local community. She talked about the Firewise project and how it can help local residents in the event of a...
Dec 19, 2024
We were kindly invited to join colleagues and friends in the BCP Council countryside and mitigation teams today, for a Christmas get together. We combined a bit of scrub and invasive pine clearance with a bonfire and baked potatoes. Not to mention lots of other...
Dec 4, 2024
Lin is our Firewise assistant and heads up the only Firewise project in the UK, working with communities to help reduce their risk from wildfire. From 11 to 14 November, she was attending the International Wildfire Conference in Aberdeen, where alongside colleagues...
Nov 26, 2024
The team were excited to join lots of other local organisations at careers fairs over the last 2 weeks. Last week 4 of the team headed to Poole for the Corfe Hills School Careers Convention and Sixth Form Open evening, and the previous week we were at Thomas Hardye...
Mar 14, 2024
The Urban Heaths Partnership has been working relentlessly for 23 years across Dorset to encourage us all to protect, enhance and enjoy the Dorset heathlands. The Partnership has changed its name to The Dorset Heaths Partnership (DHP) and is launching its new brand....
Sep 11, 2023
A giant sand lizard has been seen firstly, in a field near Creech, and now on the side of Corfe Castle’s hill. But don’t fear, this sand lizard is no monster, but rather an incredible art installation by local artist Eilidh Middleton, and created in...
Aug 3, 2023
The UHP education team is running free library sessions for kids this summer. With crafts and games for all ages, there’s plenty to keep them busy during the holidays. So why not pop along to the sessions below. Monday 7th August – Corfe Mullen 10:30-12:00. Tuesday...
Jul 11, 2023
Heath Week is a week of events celebrating our amazing and precious heathlands across the region, from 24 to 30 July. This is the 3rd year we’ve teamed up with partners and colleagues to create a series of both virtual and live events. From wildlife walks and crafting...
