Understand Overview

What is so special about one of the smallest protected landscapes in the country?

It is amazingly rich in wildlife - both fauna and flora - birds, butterflies, bats, orchids, ferns, wildflowers and a huge diversity of special habitats ranging from reedbeds to ancient woodlands to the expanses of Morecambe Bay.
Downloadable Leaflets
For further information about the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and things to do, download our leaflets but please think carefully before printing.
Conservation Reports & Site Management Plans
Many of the sites managed by the AONB are covered by Site Management Plans, these Plans along with other specialist reports can be downloaded from here.
AONB Annual Reports
Every year the AONB unit produces an annual report on its activities and achievements. The Annual Reports are available to download......
AONB Statutory Management Plan
The AONB Unit is reponsible for writing the AONB Management Plan and carrying out a comprehensive review every five years. You can download a pdf copy of the current plan......
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