Local Food Producers

Noticing a lack of a central point of information for the public on what food is produced locally and how to get hold of it, plus a need during this current crisis for shorter supply chains, we are putting together some information on our webpages. We are doing profiles on our wonderful local producers too to find out more about them and what they are doing.

Are you a local producer that would like to be included?
Get in touch.

IMPROVING BIODIVERSITY IN YOUR GARDEN

With insects and bird populations in steep decline there has never been a more important time to think about how we can all make homes for nature in the small patch of the world we manage. Together our gardens cover a substantial area and there are many simple things we can do to welcome more wildlife including leaving an area of your lawn to grow long, planting a tree, having a compost heap and making a log pile. They also provide valuable natural corridors between other sites. See the natural environment page for more information.

Many of us have been spending more time in our gardens during this period of lockdown. We have been connecting with local experts and asking them for their topical tips, including growing a mini meadow and growing your own veg in containers, and also been sharing what we are doing in our own gardens.

We have one part-time staff member, Sarah Spurling who facilitates and supports the different projects and campaigns, and is the central point of contact. There are a growing number of volunteers involved in the group at varying levels and to suit their interests. To find out more about getting involved or get help with a project idea you may have, visit the getting involved pages.

Get in touch with Sarah on sarah.spurling@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
or call 01305 224731