1. A National Park for Dorset & East Devon A summary for the Dorset Coast Forum

2. The area proposed in 2013/14 subject to discussion and evaluation by Natural England

3. Three interlocking responsibilities
National Parks
Three interlocking responsibilities
NP = coherent, joined-up planning, policies and services

4. Our natural capital is at risk
Water Yield
(surface water yield (m3) )
Biodiversity (area for BAP species)
Habitat quality for pollinators
Time
1930
1950
2015

5. A partnership to deliver a shared agenda backed by extra resources
The Dorset Council and the Dorset National Park have the same aims; the environment is our greatest economic asset
But the Dorset Council will have enormous challenges and will have to focus on certain priorities
The Dorset National Park would partner with the Dorset Council to deliver a shared agenda – paid for by central Government
The NP Authority could have 50% members from the Dorset Council, 25% from Towns/Parishes, 25% local experts

6. An efficient process releasing resources for other priorities
A seamless and more resilient planning resource which would develop and deliver compatible dovetailed plans for all Dorset
Supporting communities, businesses, added value tourism & helping deliver local homes for local people
The Dorset National Park would pay the Dorset Council for the services it buys, thus freeing Council funding for other priorities
A Dorset National Park in partnership with a Dorset Council would create a rural powerhouse benefitting all of Dorset.

7. info@dorsetnationalpark.com Richard Brown
Richard Brown