Plans to conserve and enhance the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley over the next five years have been announced with the launch of a new Management Plan for the area. The plan, which will run until 2026, will guide decision making in the nationally important landscape and has been developed in consultation with environmental, commercial, agricultural, and community interests. To mark the launch of the plan, […]
The National Association of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (NAAONB) is pleased to confirm a new date for the Farming in Protected Landscapes webinar, designed to support anyone looking to make an application to the scheme. The free webinar will be held on Tuesday 14th December from 5:00-6:15pm. Please register in advance for the free webinar. […]
A new Farming in Protected Landscapes programme will provide significant financial support for farmers and landowners to help deliver activity for project outcomes relating to climate, nature, people, and place. The programme, funded by The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), will see nearly £1 million invested across the Coast & Heaths and Dedham Vale Areas of Outstanding […]
Nominations have opened for the award that recognises the amazing contributions of individuals, groups, and organisations in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Robert Erith National Landscape Award recognises the hard work and outstanding contributions by people to make the area an even better place for wildlife, communities, and visitors alike. Anyone can be put forward for the award if you believe they have made an outstanding […]
As COP26 came to a close, Suffolk celebrated the people and organisations making the biggest environmental difference in the county. An innovative food recycling company, a nature reserve and the county’s Tree Warden Network were among those collecting awards at The Hold in Ipswich on Friday 12th November. Attendees were also treated to a keynote […]
There is a great opportunity to join the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team hosted by Suffolk County Council as a Natural Heritage Officer! Are you an enthusiastic project manager with a creative flair who can bring the landscapes of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Dedham Vale AONBs to life? Does the idea of […]
In the Dedham Vale AONB we hold regular conservation work days from October through to April for Stour Valley Volunteers. We have now published our programme activities for the coming months! The Stour Valley Volunteers play a valuable role undertaking practical conservation tasks every other Wednesday. These volunteers do practical conservation tasks throughout the Dedham Vale […]
Farming in Protected Landscapes is a new grant programme for the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, along with all of the National Parks and other AONBs in England. Through the programme, farmers and land managers can be supported to carry out projects that Support nature recovery, Mitigate the impacts of climate change, Provide […]
This half term, visit Flatford and take part in some fun, nature-based activities and crafts at the Flatford Nature Day! Taking place on Tuesday 26th October between 11am-4pm, among activities available, you can try: Pond Dipping & Autumn craft Hedgehog crafts & spoon making Kitchen Garden trail & jam making Bat trail The event is […]
Creating the Greenest County is now more important and more relevant than ever – going green, reducing carbon and protecting biodiversity are choices we must all be making. The United Nations COP26 event in November will rightly focus on the international agreements that need to be in place, and the 2021 Creating the Greenest County […]
