What have we done so far?
Established the function of the land use group is to act as a network to support and enable local projects in the following areas:
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This team leads work on the Great Big Dorset Hedge project, including accessing funding for it, engaging local communities and carrying out mapping and survey work
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Tree protection - understanding the regulations and how to defend our trees
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Lifelines projects- encouraging community interaction, investigating the use of herbicides / pesticides and alternative practices
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Wildlife restoration networks / corridors
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Food production - sustainable local production methods.
What are we doing now and what’s next?
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Focusing on tree and hedgerow projects as grants are available now and need to be applied for.
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Establishing a database of information links.
What’s next/future plans?
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The Great Big Dorset Hedge
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Focus on sustainable food systems
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Continue to gather data on the different aspects of Land Use related projects
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Future plans / visions:
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Clean Rivers and Seas
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Locally produced food without plastic packaging
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Trees genuinely protected
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Farming without reliance on pesticides and herbicides
Policy Successes
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Held an open event on Land Use and Biodiversity
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Hosted a presentation by the Dorset National Park Team
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Ran an online meeting on Food Systems & Forest Gardens: how to make change happen in your community.See a report of the meeting here.
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Supported community conservation and rewilding proposals
Interested in getting involved?
We need help with submitting info onto a database (call Julie 07791741687). Experts in mapping would also be useful as map analysis is a useful basis for many land use projects.
Contact Julie or Ian if you’d like to join the Land-use Team.