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Enjoying Dorset’s Countryside

13th January 202013th January 2020

If you enjoy Dorset’s countryside here’s some ideas on how to get into it even more! https://mailchi.mp/dorsetcouncil/enjoying-dorsets-countryside-e-newsletter-jan-2020?e=8bd356a750

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Wishing you a feast of Festivities & a Furry Fabulous New Year!

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Theodore, Dorset Dog of the Year 2019

UPDATE: From Weds 13 May: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/ please also check the news page for local advice for dog owners

Birds who nest on the ground? Yes it’s true! Spring wildlife are very active now and lovely Theodore knows how we can help some of Britain’s rarest birds:

1. Be aware of where birds may be nesting low or on the ground: especially heathlands, wetlands & some downs.

2. Keep ourselves and our dogs on the paths in those places.

Even friendly dogs may stop parent birds being able to find a safe nesting place, or scare them away from their nests leaving eggs or chicks exposed to predators and the cold, so look out for signs that tell you there may be birds nesting on the ground and what to do to keep them safe.

Check out places like Canford Park SANG, Upton Country Park, Riversmeet and some of Dorset’s dog-friendliest beaches here: Wagi-do-code

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Dorset Dogs champions positive management for dogs + promotes responsible ownership. Enjoy pictures from our Pit Stops, Guided Walks + other events.

Posted @withregram • @pawsonplastic A couple of

Posted @withregram • @pawsonplastic A couple of pieces of litter on every walk. So simple, so effective. 17,000 dog owners removing over 70,000 bits of litter every day. Join us! #dogs #pawsonplastic #staysafe #dogsofinsta #dogsofinstagram #lovedogs #instadogs #litter #labradorretriever #labsofinstagram #foxredlab #dogwalk #walking #beach #saveourseas #plasticpollution #litterpicking #2minutebeachclean #take3forthesea #enjoycleaningup #stonehaven #scotland #30dayswild

Let’s celebrate National Insect Week and Bring y

Let’s celebrate National Insect Week and Bring your Dog to Work Day with a photo of the very elusive Harry Bee 😉🐝
Many of you are probably working from home at the moment but we would still love to see photos of your dog helping you work!
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Posted @withregram • @dorset_police “Everythin

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...and yet another good thing about dog-friendly r

...and yet another good thing about dog-friendly riverside countryside at Canford Park SANG! Find it on the out and about pages at www.dorsetdogs.org.uk (link is in our bio)

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With Wareham Forest ablaze again today and Sugar H

With Wareham Forest ablaze again today and Sugar Hill road once more closed, the updated Countryside Code reflects the danger posed by BBQs and fires as well as other measures that reflect current issues, so that we can enjoy the countryside safely and without causing harm. For specific advice for enjoying outdoor places with our dogs we can also follow the doggy do code - find it at www.dorsetdogs.org.uk or click the link in our bio!

Posted @withregram • @dorsetheaths Good news! The Countryside Code has been officially updated to specify that you must not have BBQs or fires when enjoying the countryside 🔥
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Our Enjoying Dorset with your dog leaflet has 75 b

Our Enjoying Dorset with your dog leaflet has 75 beautiful rural and urban countryside locations for you to explore with your dog.
Don’t worry if you haven’t got one of these leaflets though! All locations plus more information about facilities on site and how to get there can be found on our website on the ‘Out & About’ page. Take a look and you might discover somewhere new and close to home to walk with your dog 🦮
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Sadly this grass snake and toad were 2 of very man

Sadly this grass snake and toad were 2 of very many more likely casualties of the Wareham Forest fire, whilst the common lizard and young slow-worms were some of the creatures who were rescued and moved to safer areas.

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Posted @withregram • @dwfirerescue Following a fire investigation, which has been ongoing since Monday, we now believe the cause of this fire to be accidental, due to social activity in the forest. While we cannot pinpoint the exact cause, we have found evidence of multiple disposable barbecues, campfires and glass bottles.

Due to the current weather and weekend forecast, we have received an AMBER alert for wildfire. This means that, should we experience another wildfire, it could spread quickly and easily due to the dry and windy conditions. As we have seen here, wildfires take a great deal of resources and time to bring under control. Please stay fire-aware when out and about and please stay vigilant.

In light of all of this, PLEASE do not have campfires or use disposable barbecues in our forests and heathlands. As we have seen, the effect can be devastating. More information on staying safe and enjoying our outside areas whilst avoiding a wildfire starting can be found here – www.dwfire.org.uk/heath-fires-and-countryside-safety

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