Nature Recovery Dorset is a growing network of individuals, farmers, landowners, schools, businesses and local groups all working to help restore and protect nature in Dorset.

Are you helping make more space for nature in Dorset?

Join the Nature Recovery Dorset network and be part of a powerful movement to make nature in Dorset bigger, better and more connected by 2030.  

It’s free to join - all you need is a shared desire to help nature thrive in Dorset.

Who can join

From schools to farms, businesses to community groups, anyone helping make space for nature in our county can join the Nature Recovery Dorset network. 

Whether you're leading a large-scale conservation project, running a sustainable farm, or planting wildflowers in your school garden, your efforts count. Together we can help halt nature’s decline in Dorset.

Why join

As a member of the Nature Recovery Dorset network, you’ll:
 
  • help show where spaces for nature are being created in Dorset
  • connect with others working to expand and connect nature in the county
  • get access to free resources to showcase and promote your nature projects
  • have the opportunity to share successes, exchange ideas, and inspire others

How to join

Simply tell us what you're doing for nature and where, by completing our quick registration form. Once you’ve joined, you’ll get access to a range of free printed and digital resources to help showcase how you're making space for nature.
 

Our growing network

Explore our interactive map to discover the individuals, groups, and organisations already taking action for nature as part of Nature Recovery Dorset.

Each pin represents a unique effort - whether it’s restoring habitats, planting for pollinators, or creating wildlife-friendly spaces. You can click on a pin to find out more.

Total Nature Recovery Dorset network members: 253

Nature Recovery Dorset network map

Not all members have chosen to display their actions on the map,  so while the map shows many contributions, the total number of members is even higher.

Nature Recovery Dorset has been set up to support the development and delivery of Dorset's local nature recovery strategy.