Protecting habitats
As both landowners and tenants, we strive to ensure we manage and maintain the land we occupy.
We respect and adhere to conservation designations such as Sites or Areas of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI or ASSI) and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), ensuring we do not damage or interfere with the ecosystems, habitats and species of flora and fauna around us – both on land and in the water.
Poole Lifeboat Station
As a condition of planning approval, the team installed timber marine-habitat grill structures around the pontoon mooring piles at low tide level. These structures were designed to enhance marine biodiversity, supporting local ecological goals while integrating seamlessly into the station’s infrastructure.
Sennen Cove
To mitigate environmental impact during construction, a temporary bubble curtain was deployed to exclude fish from the blast zone. This precaution helped reduce the risk of swim bladder damage, demonstrating the team’s commitment to protecting marine life during high-impact activities.
Animal rescues
The RNLI’s volunteers alongside local Coastguard Rescue Teams have been recognised for the rescue of a dog named Sparkle in February 2026 which involved the launch of the charity’s D-class lifeboat SUNIJO as two members of the public entered the water to help the dog.