Dorset’s unique landscape is home to lots of amazing wildlife and nature areas, but like lots of other parts of the UK nature is in decline. So, we're working with local people and organisations to create a shared plan to make more, bigger, better and joined up spaces for nature across the county.
The strategy will join up all the great work already happening across Dorset and spot where more work is needed. Helping us all play our part in making sure nature thrives in Dorset and our communities are supported by a healthy environment.
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Register to join the Nature Recovery Dorset network
The Nature Recovery Dorset network celebrates and supports the individuals, farmers, landowners, communities, and organisations who are helping restore nature in Dorset. There's no cost or commitment to join - just a shared desire to make nature in Dorset bigger, better and more joined up. Find out more about the network. Follow the simple steps to register by clicking on the link below. Nature Recovery Dorset...
Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy - Youth Survey
Dorset is home to lots of plants and animals. But the number of animals and plants is getting smaller, and there are fewer places for wildlife to live. Nature recovery is about fixing this and making more, better, bigger and joined up spaces for nature across the countryside, coast and towns. So, we’ve been working with people across Dorset on a plan to help nature – called a local nature recovery strategy. This survey has been created for...
Events and drop-in sessions - local nature recovery strategy consultation
Dorset local nature recovery strategy People and organisations across Dorset have come together to prepare a local nature recovery strategy to help restore and protect nature in our county. The draft strategy is out for public consultation from 7 th May to 30 th July 2025. During this time you can come along to one of the events or drop-in sessions listed below to: learn about plans to make more space for nature in Dorset speak to our...
Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation
People and organisations across Dorset have come together to prepare a Local Nature Recovery Strategy to help restore and protect nature in our county. The strategy sets 12 priorities for nature recovery in Dorset, supported by a list of potential activities and a local habitat map. This consultation gives people the opportunity to help shape the strategy and get involved in nature recovery. The survey includes questions for everyone. You can skip any...
Closed consultations and engagement
Upcoming webinar - the Dorset local nature recovery strategy
Find out about what the local nature recovery strategy means and hear opportunities to get involved. You are welcome to join 1 of 2 free webinars we are hosting on Wednesday 25 September 2pm to 4pm and Thursday 3 October 6pm to 8pm. This webinar is especially relevant to those managing land and wishing to attract future funding for nature recovery activities. By attending you will find out more about: what the local nature recovery strategy is how Dorset's local...
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