Volunteer recorders needed- Bourne Valley SSSI

23/07/2024

Bournemouth Water is looking to set up a dragonfly monitoring project at Bourne Valley SSSI in Bournemouth. The aim is to better understand the state of the valley’s dragonfly populations and set goals for habitat management and creation. The SSSI is made up of lowland heath, mire and fen woodland, and supports a rich diversity of dragonflies- more than 20 species have been recorded at the site, and at least 18 have previously bred in its wetlands.

If you’re interested please get in touch with Conservation Officer Eleanor Colver.

 

Image: Small Red Damselfly Gilles San Martin