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Ambitious proposals to strengthen our protected landscapes announced
Plans to boost nature recovery and safeguard England’s iconic national parks for future generations have been set out today by Environment Secretary George Eustice. The proposals, which will be subject to consultation, are set out in the Government’s response to Julian Glover’s independent Landscapes Review which looked at whether the protections for National Parks and…
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New Management Plan for the future of the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley
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,…
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Farming in Protected Landscapes webinar
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.…
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Significant new funding available to support farmers and land managers in Suffolk and Essex
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…
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Celebrating the heroes of our Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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…