The story of a community coming together to make a difference to wildlife and people. From the churchyard and a rewilding project to the village nature reserve and many wildlife-friendly gardens in between, Bere Regis is a haven for wildlife. This podcast features an engaging conversation between Dorset Wildlife Trust's Wilder Community Manager, Nicki Brunt and ex Dorset Wildlife Trust President and current volunteer, Tony Bates about the Bere Regis community's wild journey.

In March 2024, Dorset Wildlife Trust acquired 827 acres of land at Lyscombe, north-east of Dorchester. It's the biggest land acquisition in Dorset Wildlife Trust's history and represents an incredible opportunity to make space for nature. So In this podcast, Steve Jones, Wilder Landscapes Officer and Lyscombe ranger, Ben Atkinson discuss why Dorset Wildlife Trust acquired this site, how it will make more space for nature and what happens next.

It's three years since Dorset Wildlife Trust acquired the 420-acre site at Wild Woodbury, just outside Bere Regis in Dorset. In that time, the incredible Wild Woodbury community rewilding project has seen a remarkable uplift in biodiversity and a transformation of the landscape. Find out about what's been happening on the site and what has been achieved so far.