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Dorset Biodiversity Strategy

The ambitious Dorset Biodiversity Strategy, launched on 16th May 2003, has far-reaching consequences for hundreds of people beyond the field of nature conservation.

Taking a revolutionary new approach, the Dorset strategy centres on 4 main issues, called topics, and 3 common themes affecting biodiversity, tying them into the concept of sustainable development.

Topics

• Forestry and woodland management
• Agriculture
• Freshwater management
• Coastal and marine issues

Common themes

• Land-use planning
• Data and monitoring
• Raising awareness and involvement

Thus biodiversity is seen to be the responsibility, not just of conservationists, but of local authorities, landowners, businesses, community groups and individuals across the county.

The strategy is Dorset's response to the governments UK Biodiversity Action Plan. It is one of a network of regional and local plans delivering the objectives of the national plan; namely to conserve, restore and recreate biodiversity.

Prioritising action in Dorset

Although the strategy approaches action for biodiversity through Topic Action Plans and Common Themes, it also promotes action at the habitat level, as most species are catered for by this approach.

> Biodiversity targets
> Dorset's most important habitats for biodiversity

Dorset Biodiversity Grant

A grant to help farmers, landowners and community or parish groups has been set-up by the Dorset Biodiversity Partnership. 

Individuals or groups with project ideas that will contribute towards Dorset's Biodiversity Strategy may apply. Such projects may range from creating, restoring and managing wildlife habitats to species or educational projects.

Applications can be made for between £100 and £1,000. Up to 75% of the total project costs may be granted on approval. 

If you are interested in applying for a grant, please contact the grant administrator on .  

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