Slop Bog is a place for people and
nature. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and
a Local Nature Reserve managed by Dorset Countryside. Visitors
have the rare opportunity to easily cross the spagnum bog
via the boardwalk, which also provides excellent pond dipping
opportunities. Relatively short paths also meander through
heathland, wet woodland and conifer plantation all within
this small reserve (22.6 hectares).
The Perfect Outdoor Classroom
Slop Bog is home to many specialised and some rare species
including:
Dragonflies and Damselflies (14 recorded species).
Silver-studded Blue butterflies.
Common Frogs, Grass-snakes, Palmate newts.
Insects especially adapted to the heath and bog.
Marsh Gentian, Bog Asphodel, White Beak-sedge and Sundew.
See our Wildlife section.........
The Slop
Bog Guardians hold regular Work Parties each
month and assist the Dorset Countryside Conservation Rangers
in the site's management. We are interested in increasing
local knowledge by encouraging participation in Slop Bog's
management and to bring people together in enjoying this
valuable green space.
Who are the guardians ?
Formed in 2003 from a group of local people
to oversee and protect the area known as Slop Bog,
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Where is slop bog ?
Situated in Ferndown, Dorset - there are
several entries to the Nature reserve from the B3072
West Moors Road, ..............................more
What
can i see there ?
Reptiles & Amphibians
Flowering Plants
Insects
Birds
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how can i join ?
If you wish to consider becoming a 'Friend' of Slop
Bog, membership is only £1 per year. Details
of how to join
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Just 4 Kids
A unique opportunity for local schoolchildren and youth
organisations to visit a local nature reserve
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In partnership with
SLOP BLOG
Click to view the latest news about events and wildlife
sightings happening at Slop Bog
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