Volunteers are needed to help cut back scrub and holly in Upton Wood on three conservation work days.

Purbeck District Council and Dorset Countryside Volunteers are organising the events on Sunday, March 11, Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers are advised to wear old clothes and sensible footwear and to bring their own lunch.

Hot drinks, gloves and tools will be provided.

Meet at Pony Drive, off Poole Road.

Call Rachael Shefford at Purbeck District Council on 01929 557237 for details.