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

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...

Closed 20 November 2024

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...

Closed 15 November 2024

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...

Closed 13 November 2024

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