MORE than 20 children and members of staff from a fast food restaurant collected 15 bags of rubbish at a nature reserve in Poole.

The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Xena Dion, unveiled two information boards which have been installed at Holes Bay Local Nature Park by Borough of Poole with sponsorship from McDonald's.

Dorset Wildlife Trust have designed the boards which have been put in place as part of the charity's The Great Heath Living Landscape project.

Afterwards, 22 adults from McDonald's and their children embarked on a litter pick at Holes Bay to clear the area of rubbish which has been dropped or blown into the area.

Cllr Xena Dion, mayor of Poole, said: "I was really impressed to see so many staff from McDonalds getting behind the company’s commitment to the local community by helping with the litter pick.

"Over 15 bags of rubbish were collected and hopefully our local residents and visitors will appreciate the work done here and, of course, the information boards.

"Thanks to McDonalds, this isn’t a one-off event. I look forward to the future litter picks that they are contributing to."

Information of the boards includes rare wildlife which can be spotted in the area, local history and how to protect the nature park such as avoiding disturbing birds of the harbour following the Poole Harbour Bait digging code.

Highlighting the importance of Poole Harbour’s wildlife and the significance of the harbour to the environment as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Cllr Dion thanked Dorset Wildlife Trust for their valuable work and the dedicated part they play in the town.

Dorset Wildlife Trust's Great Heath project involves purchasing land to secure nature reserves for wildlife and people as well as improving connections and access to the countryside.

The charity also hopes to provide more opportunities for people to enjoy and learn more about wildlife while playing their part in the conservation of the areas.