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Bures Swift Project 2023
An exciting new swift conservation project has been launched in Bures, in the west of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) as part of the Wilder Together in the Stour Valley initiative. Encouraged by Emma Black, Countryside Projects Officer for the Dedham Vale AONB, Cathy Smith of Suffolk Wildlife Trust, and Amy…
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Landscapes for All in Suffolk and Essex
As part of the Coast & Heaths and Dedham Vale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’s efforts to improve access to the natural environment, local organisations have been working in partnership to launch several initiatives to ensure the landscape is for everyone. The Landscapes for All work aims to utilise existing accessible public transport links to…
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New report celebrates Farming in Protected Landscapes
More than 5,000 farmers and land managers have now benefited from the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, new figures have shown. The programme, now in its third year, offers funding to farmers across AONBs and National Parks. Support for nature recovery and climate resilient businesses, heritage conservation and better access for people to enjoy…
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Join our team as an AONB Officer
We are recruiting! We have an exciting opportunity working as part of a small team committed to conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the Coast & Heaths and Dedham Vale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (AONBs) The role of AONB Officer will manage part of a high performing team, develop externally funded opportunities and take charge…
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Next Wilder Together in the Stour Valley event
Wilder Together is a partnership project that has been created between the Suffolk and Essex Wildlife Trusts, RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden and the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley team. The partnership has been established to support parish and town councils to work with their communities to create wildlife friendly…