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Current Projects

Discover how our dedicated volunteers are working to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of Asker Meadows for everyone in Bridport.

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Dry Stone Walling

We aim to restore the historic stone boundary wall in the meadows using traditional, mortar-free techniques. These walls provide vital micro-habitats for insects and small mammals while maintaining the site's unique agricultural heritage. In addition we aim to extend the wall into a circular feature around the large Hawthorn tree.

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Meadow Maintenance

Our conservation grazing and scything programs ensure that vigorous grasses don't choke out wildflowers. This project is essential for increasing biodiversity, providing a nectar-rich haven for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. 

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Tree Planting

Volunteers plant native saplings to create new woodland corridors and exploded hedgerows. This helps capture carbon, provides essential nesting sites for birds, and ensures the long-term health of our local nature reserve.

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Flora Surveys

Help us identify and catalogue the plant species flourishing in our meadows. These surveys track the success of our restoration efforts and help us protect indigenous wildflowers, lichen, grasses and trees. Did you know there are at least eight species of grass in the meadows?

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Fauna Surveys

Monitor the wildlife returning to the reserve. By recording sightings of birds, mammals, and insects, you help us understand the reserve's biodiversity and guide our conservation strategy. Surveys will include, river-fly, birds, water voles, small mammals, fish, bats and insects.

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Nature Buddies

Connect with the community through nature walks and outdoor activities. This project focuses on social wellbeing and environmental education, ensuring the meadows are a welcoming space for everyone.

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MorPH Training

Learn how to assess and record river health through the MorPH system. Volunteers  will be offered free online training to help monitor the river's physical condition, providing vital data to improve aquatic habitats and water quality. The river from East Street bridge to South Street bridge will be surveyed in 20 metre modules.

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Fundraising

Donations, grants and community events are vital for supporting the ongoing projects within Asker Meadows Local Nature Reserve. These funds help pay for essential tools, new plants, and expert training for our growing team of volunteers.

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Community

We are dedicated to building a sustainable future through community engagement, education, and transparent administration as well as providing space for life saving vehicles and fun community events . Together, we ensure the meadows thrive for generations to come.

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Education

Empowering minds through environmental workshops, erecting information boards, providing space for school programs and running fun guided walks are all ways we hope to inspire the next generation of conservationists.

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Administration

Ensuring operational excellence and transparency. Our dedicated administrative team manages the crucial logistics that keep our conservation efforts funded, organized, and effectiv ... but we would welcome some help!

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The Future

Working together with other conservation groups we are planning for long-term ecological resilience. We are developing strategic goals along with others to expand our conservation reach and enhance the natural landscape for decades to come.

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Get Involved

Please support Asker Meadows Local Nature Reserve by lending a hand. Whether you have an hour or a day, your contribution helps preserve our local nature for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you're a photographer, carpenter, or naturalist, your unique skills can help us grow and flourish.

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