Help for heathlands
amous for its rare red squirrels, Brownsea Island in Dorset is benefiting from a five-year project to restore its heathlands. Charities including the National Trust are busy creating wooded heath habitats and expanding nature trails for visitors. The island’s woodlands, reed beds and lagoon provide a haven for wildlife, including overwintering birds, such as avocets, black-tailed godwits and spoonbills, as