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- Chalk-stream salmon could become an official sub-species
Chalk-stream salmon should be officially classified as a sub-species, new research suggests. Scientists from the University of Exeter and INRAe (France) carried out detailed genetic testing of salmon from 42 rivers in England, Ireland and France – including fish from chalk streams in southern England and northern France. They… - DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST RELEASE OF WILD BEAVERS CONSULTATION
Members will be aware of the DWT plan to release up to 30 pairs of beavers in the Hooke and Upper Frome catchment in the near future and have submitted an expression of interest to Natural England. They have launched a consultation process to engage with the general public and… - AGM
The Annual General Meeting for Membership and their invited guests will take place at The West Stafford Village Hall at 1130 on Saturday 30th May 2026. A light lunch will be provided in the form of sandwiches and liquid refreshment. A suggested donation of £5 would be appreciated. Please RSVP…
Latest Projects
The five year project outlined in this brochure is based on a series of research projects by GWCT and others. We aim to tackle the key stages of the salmon’s development whilst in the river (where they are legally protected) in a practical way and to try to build a ‘Noah’s Ark’ for the Frome Salmon, whilst taking action to limit the slaughter beyond the river mouth and on the high seas.
We are working in parallel with South West Rivers Association, putting Research into Practice as we have done over the past 30 years.
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