Heathlands are important habitats and only a few areas now remain. Heathlands grow in a few areas around the UK, including Dorset.

Dorset POPP is primarily a partnership between Dorset County Council, NHS Dorset, the Third Sector and older people. However, the programme has developed a robust working partnership that extends beyond this and includes a range of other service providers, including Dorset Fire and Rescue, Dorset Police, libraries, community matrons, community pharmacies and others.

A Local Geodiversity Action Plan (LGAP) is an action plan underpinning work relating to geodiversity within a local region.

Dorset Sure Start was established by Dorset County Council using guidelines from the Department for Education and Skills to deliver the Government's National Childcare Strategy.

A searchable database of partnerships that include or are led by Dorset County Council

Dorset Funding Adviser's Network (DOFAN) is an independent network of Funding Advisers who work throughout Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole. Its members give free funding advice to the voluntary sector, and social enterprises to help them access funds.

The SW Centre of Excellence (SWCoE) became operational in January 2005 with the arrival of two programme managers and an office administrator, joining the Director Julian Morley to bring the total staff to four people.

Dorset County Council and the voluntary sector fulfil complementary roles in the development and delivery of public policy and services, and the County Council seeks to promote voluntary activity in all areas of community life.

The Dorset University Partnership (DUP) has drawn up ambitious plans to bring enhanced higher education to Dorset, boost the county's economy and support local businesses.

Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth is one of 13 pilots in a Government project called Total Place, which is exploring closer collaborative working and avoiding duplication between organisations.