An army of citizen scientists collected a wealth of data, building up a picture of how Studland had changed over time and laying the foundations for better, more responsive management in future.
Why is that important? Studland and Godlingston heath together form a superb example of lowland heath, a threatened habitat of international importance.
The mudflats fringing Poole Harbour are a nutrient-rich feeding ground for waders and ducks, while sea meets land in the South Coast’s largest expanse of rare dune heath.
Freshwater Little Sea lake is at the centre of a network of wetlands whose inaccessibility have made them a haven for specialist plants and animals.