Studland heathland a year after huge wildfire

About 120 firefighters and more than 28 fire engines were called to the fire that affected more than five hectares (12.4 acres) of heathland Photograph: National Trust

Rare heathland destroyed by the fire at the Dorset National Trust reserve Photograph: National Trust

How it looks today – the heathland shows early signs of recovery Photograph: National Trust

The rare Dartford warbler (Sylvia undata) had much of its habitat destroyed Photograph: David Tipling/RSPB/PA

The linnet (Carduelis cannabina) was another species decimated in the area Photograph: David Hosking/Corbis

The common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) was a common sight on Studland Photograph: Ben Hall/Getty Images

The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is one of the UK's six native reptiles, all of which were found at Studland before last year's fire Photograph: Roy Rainford/Rex Features

Rival male adders (Vipera berus) face off at the beginning of a breeding season on Studland Photograph: Tony Phelps/NPL/Rex Features

The sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) is an endangered species that was found on the reserve Photograph: Rex Features

A female slow worm (Anguis fragilis) with its young Photograph: Roger Tidman/Corbis

The smooth snake (Coronella austriaca) is the UK's rarest reptile and is only found in south-east Dorset, west Surrey and parts of Hampshire Photograph: Tony Phelps/NPL/Rex Features

One of Studland's many lizards, the Viviparous or Common Lizard (Lacerta vivipara) Photograph: David Kjaer/NPL/Rex Features