Nature Recovery Dorset Update 4 - January 2024

Autumn and winter activities

Here’s a roundup of what’s been happening since our last update in August:  

• we created a simple video to say exactly what the Dorset local nature recovery strategy is and will do, with the help from Olivia, a 15 year old work experience student. Take a look:

• we have mapped the areas in Dorset that are currently protected for nature - this is step 1 of the local nature recovery strategy process complete
• stakeholders are working on identifying the different pressures facing nature in Dorset and looking at opportunities for recovery
• we now have a communications and engagement plan and have been planning different ways to share stories and information about nature recovery – identifying who is already sharing stories, where there are gaps and who are the best people to deliver these messages
• we were invited to the Dorset Coast Forum Annual Conference and carried out a workshop to get marine input to the strategy work. It was great to hear everyone's ideas

• we have been gathering key information about the different nature recovery projects happening in Dorset
• we still want to hear from you if you are planning or delivering a project in Dorset and we have not contacted you then please fill out this form to Tell us about your nature recovery project
• Amy joined a panel of speakers for the Restoring Nature session at Dorset Conference of the Parties (COP)

New year, new nature recovery activities

Here’s what we’ve got coming up: 

• a species task and finish group is being set up to identify the key species that will be identified for Dorset's local nature recovery strategy
• we are also gathering evidence on relevant plans and strategies to ensure the local nature recovery strategy links up with the priorities and actions
• a description of Dorset, it’s biodiversity and opportunities for recovery is being written and this will provide the foundation to set priorities for nature’s recovery in Dorset

Upcoming events

We’re working with Dorset Local Nature Partnership to host a nature recovery themed event at their Annual Forum on 8 February. 

There will be chance to hear about the different nature recovery work that’s already happening locally and help shape the Local Nature Recovery Strategy by contributing to a number of workshops'

Register for the Dorset Local Nature Partnership Annual Forum 2024 on Eventbrite.

We are hosting a special event for farmers and landowners on 13 February.

The event will include presentations on funding opportunities to deliver nature recovery and workshop sessions to hear how farmers and landowners feel the strategy can support and align with their work.

If you are a farmer or landowner, then register for Making Dorset local nature recovery strategy work for farm businesses.