Slop Bog Guardians, Ferndown Local Nature Reserve, Dorset Countryside
Monday, 2 November 2015
Nature Fact
The Slow Worm is a legless Lizard resembling a small, smoothly cylindrical, neckless snake. It prefers damp shady places and hibernates during the coldest months of the year in warm places like compost heaps or under metal sheeting.
" To preserve and protect the character of Slop Bog Local Nature Reserve by maintaining a balance between the views of the local community and national conservation strategies".