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The Dorset Coast Forum

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The Dorset Coast Forum (DCF) is an established Strategic Coastal Partnership made up of over 220 public, private and voluntary member organisations. The Dorset Coast and Sea section has a wealth of information about living and working on the Dorset coast, including recreation, coastal economy and the natural and historic environment.

  • iCoast launch 2: Link to About the Dorset Coast Forum (DCF)About the Dorset Coast Forum (DCF)

    Find out more about the DCF team, members and steering group. Information is also provided on the Dorset Coast Strategy, topic papers, DCF publications, projects and meetings.

  • Christchurch Quay: Link to News, conferences and consultations News, conferences and consultations

    Keep up to date with international, national, regional and local news, find out about current consultations and up and coming events.

  • Poole Harbour: Link to Dorset Coast and SeaDorset Coast and Sea

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

  • C-scope Logo: Link to C-SCOPEC-SCOPE

    The 2012 Olympic Games present an opportunity to develop a maritime legacy that will benefit Dorset's coastal communities and the maritime sector long into the future. The DCF has developed the C-SCOPE (combining sea and coastal planning in Europe) project to realise this potential.

  • Seatown Coastal Defence: Link to Coastal ChangeCoastal Change

    Dorset County Council, in partnership with Devon County Council received a grant from DEFRA to work with communities along the Jurassic Coast to explore how they can adapt to the impact of coastal change.

  • Sailing 3: Link to Dorset Local Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) GroupDorset Local Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Group

    This page contains information about the Finding Sanctuary MCZ Project and information for members of the Dorset Local MCZ Group.

  • Litter Free Coast and Sea: Link to Marine and Beach LitterMarine and Beach Litter

    Marine and beach litter is an environmental, social and economic issue for the Dorset and East Devon coastline with implications on the marine environment, industry and on coastal communities. Find out how marine and beach litter affects our coastline, what is already being done by others and what you can do to help reduce marine and beach litter.

  • East Devon coast: Link to Dorset Facilitators NetworkDorset Facilitators Network

    This page contains information on the Dorset Facilitation Network and a link for network members to log in to the network website.

  • Chesil Beach: Link to Coastal groupsCoastal 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.

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