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...
Jul 10, 2023
A Yr 6 student from Winton Primary was so inspired by his visit to the heath that he wrote this beautiful poem: I am the… I am the trees, swaying softly as I stand in my place on the hillside. I am the tall hillside, green with luscious grass, shrubs and bushes....
Jul 6, 2023
Exciting news… BARI’s Paddle Power map is here! The Bird and Recreation Initiative (BARI) has been working hard to produce a map for stand up paddlers, canoeists, kayakers and everyone that uses paddle power along our coastline! The map gives advice on where to...
Jun 29, 2023
Team members from across the partners got together last week for 2 days of wildfire training with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS). Their Wildfire Tactical Advisor delivered an introduction to wildfire and the associated hazards. He also talked...
Jun 5, 2023
The Urban Heath Partnership (UHP), Litter Free Dorset (LFD) and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) are working together to raise awareness of the risk of wildfires on heathland and forests during the soaring summer temperatures. You might see large...
May 26, 2023
Not all heroes wear capes, some of them wear K9 Firewise Patrol bandanas! Dorset Dogs are coming up to celebrating two years of their fantastic K9 Firewise Patrol and we want to say a big thank you to all the K9 Firewise Patrol dogs, along with their owners of course,...
May 25, 2023
The Natural Hazards Partnership (NHP) issued an Amber alert for the risk of wildfires over the weekend. This means that the weather and ground conditions give a higher likelihood of wildfire, and that any fire that broke out would potentially be difficult to control....
May 8, 2023
The Natural Hazards Partnership (NHP) issued an Amber alert for the risk of wildfires over the weekend. This means that the weather and ground conditions give a higher likelihood of wildfire, and that any fire that broke out would potentially be difficult to control....
Apr 27, 2023
Along with Dorset Council’s wider environment team, we were treated to a visit and guided walk around Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Wild Woodbury site, Bere Regis, on 26 April. Wilder Dorset project manager, Rob Farrington, explained all about the rewilding...
