The public have days left to have their say on what the
future of England’s cherished designated landscapes will
look like.
In October, Environment Secretary and writer invited the public to
respond to a Call for
Evidence, which forms part of the
government’s Designated
Landscapes Review.
The Call for Evidence, ending on December 18, gives
businesses, visitors, residents and community groups
invested in our National Parks and Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauty (AONB) the opportunity to make their voices
heard.
The public can input on whether England’s 10 National Parks
and 34 AONBs meet the nation’s needs, and whether there is
scope for the current network to expand.
The Call for Evidence also focuses on whether housing and
transport in protected landscapes could be improved, the
role they play in our cultural heritage, and how these
iconic areas can boost habitats for wildlife.
The responses will form part of the ongoing review into
protected landscapes – led by – which is ensuring our
National Parks and AONBs can be fit for the 21st century.
Lead Reviewer said:
This is a fantastic opportunity for the public to help
shape the very lay of the land when it comes to the
future of our National Parks and Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauty.
By sharing your thoughts on what is and isn’t working in
these cherished landscapes you are ensuring that they can
be best enjoyed by us, and by generations to come.
AONBs and National Parks are some of our most cherished
sites, spanning the country from the shores of Dorset to
the rolling hills of Dartmoor.
The nation’s designated landscapes cover a quarter of
England’s land and generate over £20 billion for the rural
economy, whilst supporting 75,000 jobs.
The designated landscapes review will report back next year
with recommendations.
