What have we done so far?
Established the function of the land use group is to act as a network to support and enable local projects in the following areas:
- This team leads work on the Great Big Dorset Hedge project, including accessing funding for it, engaging local communities and carrying out mapping and survey work
- Tree protection - understanding the regulations and how to defend our trees
- Lifelines projects- encouraging community interaction, investigating the use of herbicides / pesticides and alternative practices
- Wildlife restoration networks / corridors
- Food production - sustainable local production methods.
What are we doing now and what’s next?
- Focusing on tree and hedgerow projects as grants are available now and need to be applied for.
- Establishing a database of information links.
What’s next/future plans?
- The Great Big Dorset Hedge
- Focus on sustainable food systems
- Continue to gather data on the different aspects of Land Use related projects
- Future plans / visions:
- Clean Rivers and Seas
- Locally produced food without plastic packaging
- Trees genuinely protected
- Farming without reliance on pesticides and herbicides
Policy Successes
- Held an open event on Land Use and Biodiversity
- Hosted a presentation by the Dorset National Park Team
- Ran an online meeting on Food Systems & Forest Gardens: how to make change happen in your community.
- Supported community conservation and rewilding proposals
Interested in getting involved?
We need help with submitting info onto a database (call Julie 07791741687). Experts in mapping would also be useful as map analysis is a useful basis for many land use projects.
Contact Julie or Ian if you’d like to join the Land-use Team.