The climate emergency declaration will affect Dorset Council's future decision making.
A nature emergency has been declared in Dorset following a vote by the new Liberal Democrat-led council.In short, it means the council commits to considering nature recovery in its decision-making., in partnership with neighbouring BCP Council, is also under way.
The declaration, agreed by councillors last week, pledged to improve biodiversity on Dorset Council land, including farms, verges and country parks, by planting trees and hedgerows, and encourage community orchards and the establishment of allotments. DWT chief executive Brian Bleese said: "One in 40 species previously recorded in Dorset are no longer present - 2.5% of our species locally extinct, including nearly 20 species of bee.The nature recovery strategy encompasses issues such as flood protection, water quality, healthy and sustainable food, climate change and access to nature-rich green spaces.
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