Dorset Coast Forum Topic Papers
The DCF Topic Papers give succinct and locally relevant information on a wide range topics which are important to the Dorset Coast.
Who created the topic papers?
The topic papers have been updated by a range of Dorset Coast Forum Members and Dorset Coast Forum Officers through the C-SCOPE project.
What are they for?
The topic papers have been created to provide up to date sectoral information for the Dorset Coast Strategy Review and to inform the Dorset Marine Plan, which is being developed for the Dorset Marine Management Area.
Ten topic papers have been released so far and more will become available online as soon as they are completed.
Access and Recreation Topic Paper (pdf, 2Mb) (opens in a new window)
Climate Change Topic Paper (pdf, 871kb) (opens in a new window)
Landscape and Seascape Topic Paper (pdf, 3Mb) (opens in a new window)
Marine & Maritime Industries Topic Paper (pdf, 861kb) (opens in a new window)
Military Activity Topic Paper (pdf, 999kb) (opens in a new window)
Ports & Shipping Topic Paper (pdf, 2Mb) (opens in a new window)
Water Quality and Pollution Topic Paper (pdf, 2Mb) (opens in a new window)
Coastal Communities Topic Paper (pdf, 2Mb) (opens in a new window)
Coastal Defence Topic Paper (pdf, 3Mb) (opens in a new window)
Historic Environment Topic Paper (pdf, 219kb) (opens in a new window)
Designations on the Dorset coast
The Dorset Coast is protected by a range of environmental designations. The
Designations on the Dorset coast (word, 221kb) (opens in a new window) document gives definitions and examples for the international, national and local designations that apply to the Dorset Coast with links to more information.
