Weather disruption
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Webinars
We ran 2 webinars on the Dorset local nature recovery strategy. 92 people attended to find out more about:
- what the local nature recovery strategy means
- how Dorset's local nature recovery strategy is being prepared
- ways to get involved
Recordings of the webinars can be found here:
- Dorset local nature recovery strategy 25 September 2024
- Dorset local nature recovery strategy 3 October 2024
Both webinars covered the same content, with different speakers on each date. See the table below for the agendas and speakers.
| Agenda item | 25 September 2024 | 3 October 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset local nature recovery | Amy Smith, Dorset Council | Amy Smith, Dorset Council |
| Identifying priority species for Dorset | Nikki Taylor, Dorset Council | Dr Phil Sterling |
| Nature Recovery Dorset maps | Amy Smith, Dorset Council | Ian Rees, Dorset National Landscape |
| High Opportunity Nature Areas | Amy Smith, Dorset Council | Amy Smith, Dorset Council |
| Sustainable farming and nature recovery / A farmer's perspective on local nature recovery | Tom Munro, Dorset National Landscape | Dougal Hosford |
| Biodiversity Net Gain - one way of delivering nature recovery in Dorset | Nikki Taylor, Dorset Council | Sean Darlow, Dorset Council |
| The Nature Recovery Dorset network | Bridget Betts, Dorset Council | Martin Whitchurch, BCP Council |
Progress on the Dorset local nature recovery strategy
The draft Dorset local nature recovery strategy is being written using all the inputs received and work completed so far.
Formal statutory consultation is expected April to June 2025. See our timeline for the latest updates.
Green Libraries Week
Nature Recovery Dorset leaflets and stickers have been distributed to libraries across the Dorset Council area for Green Libraries Week (7 to 13 October 2024).
Green Libraries week celebrates libraries with a focus on climate change and sustainability. Find out more at Green Libraries Week.