The Dorset Coast Forum

Durdle Door

Burton cliffs

Dorset has a superb coastline, one of World Heritage status. Its combination of landscape, wildlife and people make it Dorset's most important environmental and economic assets.

The Dorset Coast Forum was established in 1995 to look at the long-term issues facing the Dorset Coast.

The overriding aim of the Forum is to promote a sustainable approach to the management, use and development of Dorset's coastal zone, which will ensure that its inherent natural and cultural qualities are maintained and enhanced for the benefit of future generations.

A strategy has been written on behalf of the Dorset Coast Forum who are currently involved in the process of implementing the actions contained within the Strategy . It sets out a future for the coast, covering the coastline and inshore seas from Lyme Regis to Christchurch.

Coastal groups The Coast Forum is actively involved with a number of independent projects and groups, each with their own specialities and interests in particular aspects of the Dorset Coast.

Consultations Have your say in the current consultations and plans along the UK coasts and waterways.

Events & latest news Join in with the wide range of events happening along Dorset's coast. Keep up to date with DCF meetings, events and latest news along the coast.

Information There is a great deal of information available about the Dorset coast. The Dorset Coast Forum is committed to making as much information on the coast available to coastal managers and the wider public, as possible.

Members area

Membership Membership of the Dorset Coast Forum is open to organisations which have a vested interest in the Dorset coast.

Projects Since its inception the Dorset Coast Forum has carried out, and been involved with, a wide range of projects relating to many aspects of the Dorset Coast.

Publications Since it's initial formation the Forum has produced a variety of publications, which provide an important resource for anyone interested in the Dorset Coast.

The Forum Following a coastal seminar in autumn 1994 the Dorset Coast Forum was established early in 1995 to look at issues facing the Dorset coast. Since then the Forum has established itself as an example of how the coastline can be managed effectively.