The Dorset Coast Forum was established in 1995 to look at the long-term issues facing the Dorset Coast.

The overriding aim of the Forum is to promote a sustainable approach to the management, use and development of Dorset's coastal zone, which will ensure that its inherent natural and cultural qualities are maintained and enhanced for the benefit of future generations.

A strategy has been written on behalf of the Dorset Coast Forum who are currently involved in the process of implementing the actions contained within the Strategy . It sets out a future for the coast, covering the coastline and inshore seas from Lyme Regis to Christchurch.

For an simple overview of the current work, achievements, funders and membership of the Dorset Coast Forum please view the new Dorset Coast Forum Leaflet [558kb] (opens in a new window).   

• 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.

• Dorset Coast Forum (DCF) meetings and membership

  Details of past and upcoming DCF twice-yearly meetings, a list of current DCF members and information on how to become a DCF member.

• Current DCF Project: C-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 Dorset Coast Forum has developed the C-SCOPE (combining sea and coastal planning in Europe) project to realise this potential.

• Current DCF Project: EA/DCF Collaboration

  The Environment Agency (EA) and Dorset Coast Forum (DCF) are undertaking a joint project in order to enhance the involvement of coastal and marine sectors in the decisions made for flood and coastal erosion management purposes.

• Previous DCF Publications and Projects

  Since its inception the Dorset Coast Forum has coordinated or carried out a wide range of projects and produced a number of high quality publications.

• Find out more about the Dorset Coast

  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.

• Contact us

  Contact details for Dorset Coast Forum

• Dorset Local Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Group

  This page contains information for members of the Dorset Local MCZ Group. This information is temporarily located on the DCF website but will move to the Finding Sanctuary website soon.