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

Have your say online

Join 'A big conversation' online.

Closed 31 October 2024

Planning: Call For Sites - Responses

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. We are currently undertaking work and gathering evidence in preparation for our area's 2022 Local Development Plan. As part of this the Council are running a Call For Sites exercise, asking people to identify land or sites that will available to be developed for housing or commercial purposes. If you want to promote a site for...

Closed 22 October 2024

Parks and Green Spaces: Parks Survey (with Geo Select and Publishable Replies)

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Local parks and open spaces are important for our physical and mental health. We’re working with the community to improve our local parks. A park is a place where everyone should feel safe and comfortable. Well designed parks are essential to the wellbeing of any community, which is why we are inviting you to have your say on the park you...

Closed 20 October 2024

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