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.
Get involved
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...
Timeline for creating the Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy
This timeline summarises key points local people are helping shape the strategy, please see our full timeline for more detail.
July 2023
Dorset Council is tasked with leading strategy preparation, inviting a range of local experts to join advisory groups. Find out more.
September 2023—May 2024
Lots of ideas gathered from the advisory groups and a range of events and workshops. Find out more.
July—September 2024
A range of ways for you to help get involved will be shared on this page.
November – December 2024
Draft strategy to be shared here for statutory consultation.
January – February 2025
Final drafting of the strategy using consultation responses.
Spring/Summer 2025
Strategy approved for publication by Dorset Council, BCP Council, and Natural England.
Closed consultations and engagement
Add your land to the High Opportunity Nature Areas map which forms part of the Dorset local nature recovery strategy
Put your land forward to be included in the High Opportunity Nature Areas. The Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is being co-produced with a wide range of stakeholders and groups to identify the best opportunities to restore, grow and connect nature across the county. The high opportunity nature area map will show where some of these opportunities are or could be. The implementation of the strategy by many people in Dorset will help reverse declines in nature...
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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