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.

But what impact will it have on Dorset residents and the county’s landscape?

In short, it means the council commits to considering nature recovery in its decision-making.

Work to develop a nature recovery strategy, external, in partnership with neighbouring BCP Council, is also under way.