Purpose

To seek adoption of the Dorset Local Nature
Recovery Strategy

Content

RECOMMENDED/RESOLVED that

(a)          
Cabinet gives pre-publication approval of the
Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy for publication in December 2025 by Dorset Council,
recognising its role as LNRS lead authority;

(b)          
Commits to integrating the LNRS into relevant BCP
council policies and decision-making,
including planning, land management, climate adaptation, and public
health.

(c)          
Supports ongoing monitoring and
review of the strategy every 3 to 10
years, ensuring it remains evidence-based, inclusive, and
responsive to environmental change.

(d)          
Acknowledges the contributions of
stakeholders, led by Dorset Council and
including Natural England, community groups, and residents, in
shaping the strategy through consultation and
co-production.
Voting: Unanimous/Nem. Con. X:Y (Z abstentions)
Portfolio Holder: Climate Mitigation, Energy
and Environment
Reason
The reason for
these recommendations is to ensure BCP Council formally supports
and integrates the Local Nature Recovery Strategy as a statutory
framework for reversing biodiversity decline, enhancing climate
resilience, and guiding sustainable land use across the county. It
also meets the DEFRA requirements as set out by the Environment Act
2021.