The local nature recovery strategy is still in draft. It is out to consultation from 7 May to 30 July 2025. An updated final version will then be published here in Winter 2025.
Shared vision
Nature in Dorset is thriving, resilient, and connected across our landscapes. It is accessible to and celebrated by all.Joint mission
Collectively work together to meet the urgent need and ambition to address the climate and nature emergencies through nature recovery.Nature Recovery Dorset landscape
The Nature Recovery Dorset landscape illustrates the shared vision for nature recovery in Dorset. You can zoom in on the image by viewing it as a larger image.
The Nature Recovery Dorset landscape is one where:
- businesses add planters, vertical gardens and bug hotels to create urban wildlife spaces
- more woodlands are created using a mix of species and method
- hedgerows are teeming with wildlife and serve as corridors connecting habitats across the county
- trees provide shade and cleaner air for people and wildlife
- sustainable farming practices increase diversity in crops, livestock and wildlife
- heathlands are protected from recreational pressure
- woodlands are managed to create more homes for wildlife and help store carbon
- Soil health is boosted thanks to less ploughing, more cover crops, natural composting and reduced chemical use
- wildlife is re-introduced into Dorset to help nature recover
- more nature in towns, villages and community spaces for people wildlife
- new developments are designed and built with climate and nature in mind
- restored rivers are reconnected to the flood plain, slowing the flow of water and improving flood protection
- rewilded areas where the landscape is always changing
- more nature close to home helps improve people’s health and wellbeing
- our road verges are managed for wildlife
- gardens, drives and urban spaces of all sizes help support nature
- a range of wildlife is supported along the cliffs, chines, beaches and harbours of our unique coastline
- coastal areas are connected to allow wildlife to travel freely along the coast
- as coastal areas change and sea levels rise, new habitat and space for nature are created
- less nutrients entering river from farming and development leads to better water quality for wildlife and people