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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Help shape the strategy

Current opportunities to get involved

Check here soon for more opportunities to have your say.

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Check back soon for more information.

Closes 30 July 2026

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

Issues we've asked you about previously

Road Safety Strategy

We are inviting the public to take part in this survey so that we can respond better to demands surrounding road safety. We would like to encourage any organisations, businesses or individuals affected by current issues or our proposals highlighted in this consultation to interact and give us their views.

Closed 26 September 2024

Safer Streets for Women and Girls

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Violence Against Women and Girls is defined as crime that disproportionately affects women and girls including, but not limited to, domestic abuse, sexual violence, exploitation and harassment, stalking, verbal abuse and violence and forced prostitution. These crimes should not be happening and we want to work with you to understand which areas of...

Closed 22 September 2024

Transport: EV Charging Points (with Geo Select)

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Conventional petrol and diesel vehicles are recognised as a major source of pollution and contributor to the climate emergency. Electric vehicles provide a low-emission solution to driving in the UK. In order to make electric vehicles a viable and attractive possibility for London residents we need to create a charging infrastructure to support...

Closed 20 September 2024

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