About Us
The AONB Unit works to conserve our landscape for future generations
– a valued, distinctive and living landscape, rich in wildlife and cultural heritage, supported by a vibrant rural economy and strong diverse local communities.
The AONB Unit, based in Arnside, is the staff team employed to develop and support the implementation of the AONB Management Plan. Most of our work is achieved through partnerships with other organisations.
The AONB Unit:
- Takes action to conserve and enhance the landscape
- Provides strategic direction and advice about management of the area
- Secures funding and resources
- Supports communities to enhance, celebrate or interpret the AONB
- Influences planning decisions
- Develops education resources and runs events
- Facilitates research about the area
- Runs an active volunteer programme
- Provides information to promote understanding and enjoyment of the area
- Works in partnership with others to achieve success
The AONB Executive Committee oversees and makes decisions about the work of the Unit and is made up of representatives from local authorities, national agencies, local communities and voluntary sector organisations.
Core funding for the AONB Unit comes from Natural England, Lancaster City Council, South Lakeland District Council, Lancashire County Council and Cumbria County Council. Lancaster City Council acts as the host authority for the AONB Unit.
