Dorset Council has been appointed as one of 48 responsible authorities’ in England, to lead in the preparation of a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy for the county.
Dorset Council has been appointed as one of 48 responsible authorities’ in England, to lead in the preparation of a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy for the county. The announcement, made by Defra earlier today, forms part of the UK government’s ambitions to protect and restore nature and will see the creation of around 50 strategies covering all of England. The strategy for Dorset will cover the whole of the county and will help show where our most valuable spots for nature currently are. It will also explore the opportunities to restore, grow and connect wildlife in our county. Dorset Council, alongside supporting authorities Natural England and BCP Council, will be working closely with residents, businesses, farmers, landowners, and communities to develop the strategy. As one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, it is clear action is urgently needed in England to restore habitats that have been lost and make more space for nature in our local areas.