2022 Objectives
Where indicated, these repeat objectives already set out in the Valuing Nature Research Project (VNRP).
Where indicated, these repeat objectives already set out in the Valuing Nature Research Project (VNRP).
- Develop a detailed 2030 Vision map of where land could be used to replicate the ZCB model across the county, including large-scale habitat creation and restoration, as recommended in the VNRP report. This needs to involve all key stakeholders and could be led by the Local Nature Partnership, the University or a voluntary body such as Dorset CAN.
- Implement land use approaches that improve the conditions and extent of semi-natural habitats to strengthen the provision of ecosystem services, including wildlife friendly farming approaches, organic and regenerative approaches to pest control and soil improvement, ecological restoration, habitat enhancement schemes and maintenance of habitat diversity (VNRP).
- Lobby for adequate funding to support policies that provide incentives for farmers to produce environmental goods and services (VNRP). Dorset Council to implement progressive and innovative land use management at their farms to act as beacons for change.
- Align farming practices with the Code of Good Agricultural Practice for Reducing Ammonia Emissions to reduce nitrogen deposition (VNRP).
- Both councils should facilitate, with landowners and local community involvement, the identification of land areas (particularly in urban locations) that could be repurposed as nature-positive spaces, for example, natural wild spaces, nature corridors, hedgerows, community and market gardens.
- Councils, landowners, community groups and conservation bodies should continue work together to protect and enhance habitats across the county, including coordinating and securing support to double tree cover across the county.
- Implement nature-based solutions across the county to enhance biodiversity, sequester carbon, reduce flood risk, improve water quality, help adapt to climate change, and provide physical and mental wellbeing services.
- Promote the opportunities for people to engage with their environment to help with their physical and mental wellbeing and develop a greater understanding of where their food comes from.
- Lobby for funding to support the extension of Marine Conservation Zones and plant sea grass meadows to enhance biodiversity and reduce coastal erosion and flood risk.
- The Environment Agency must continue to work in partnership with water companies and landowners to dramatically reduce pollution of Dorset rivers.