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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…

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  • Suffolk’s Greenest County Awards Winners Announced

    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…

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  • Vacancy: AONB Natural Heritage Officer

    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…

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