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.
Help shape the strategy
Check here soon for more opportunities to have your say.
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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—October 2024
A range of ways for you to help get involved will be shared on this page.
October – 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
Climate Change Planning: Flood Risk - Christchurch regeneration
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. The coastal region of Christchurch is at high risk of flooding in the near future due primarily to climate change and sea level rise, but worsened by land subsistence from the recent earthquakes. The area that we are consulting on will have to undergo "managed retreat", a process decided upon by Arlen Hill council due to the high risk nature and...
Transport: Healthy Routes - Cycling
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. The Healthy Streets Approach and the 10 Indicators of a Healthy Street were developed by Lucy Saunders, a specialist in public health and transport. These were first included in TfL policy in the first Health Action Plan in 2014 and TfL has been working on how to deliver this Approach in London. The Mayor expects the Healthy Streets Approach to be...
Transport: Cycle Lane Proposal
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. We have been working hard to tranform our transport system into a more efficient and safer network for citizens, while also contributing to a reduction in pollution levels. Previous research has indicated that citizens often don't feel safe cycling around Arlen Hill due to high levels of congestion and very few designated cycle routes, we aim to...
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