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.
The Nature Recovery Dorset landscape is one where:
- planters and hanging baskets by businesses create urban wildlife spaces
- mixed methods of woodland creation is better for wildlife
- hedgerows include diverse species and create wildlife corridors 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 making more homes for wildlife and help in storing carbon
- soil health is boosted by keeping soil covered, less ploughing, making natural compost and reducing chemical use
- wildlife is brought back into Dorset to help nature recovery
- there is more nature in towns and villages for people to enjoy and join up wildlife habitats
- restored rivers are reconnected to the flood plain, slowing the flow of water and improving flood protection
- there are rewilded areas where the landscape is always changing
- more nature close to home is good for people’s health and wellbeing and wildlife
- our road verges are managed for wildlife
- our gardens and drives are wildlife friendly
- coastal areas are connected up so wildlife can freely travel along the coast
- there is space for new coastal habitats as sea levels rise
- less nutrients entering the river from farming and developments results in better water quality for wildlife and people