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      This extraordinary place is famous for it's amazing wildlife, stunning scenery, and superb walks. From the searonal abundance of butterflies to the shining sands of Morecambe Bay, the area is simply awe-insiring - full of natural spectacles and a surprise around every corner.

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What We Do

We work in partnership and aim to achieve • an outstanding landscape, rich in wildlife and cultural heritage • a thriving, sustainable economy and vibrant communities • a strong connection between people and the landscape

  • Overview
  • The shared long-term vision
  • Arnside & Silverdale AONB Management Plan 2019-24
  • Annual Reviews
  • Projects
  • Advice & Planning
    • Good Lighting Guide
    • Farming in Protected Landscapes
    • Advice & Support for Farmers & Landowners
    • Landscape Seascape Character Assessment
    • Planning in AONBs
    • A Development Plan Document for Arnside & Silverdale AONB
    • Where to go for more information
    • Ash Dieback
    • Maintenance of watercourses
    • Nature Recovery Plan
    • The Bittern Award
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    Maintenance of watercourses

    Overall the AONB is a relatively dry landscape as a consequence of its limestone geology but nevertheless water is an important feature.

    For help and advice on watercourses – responsibilities, permits, maintenance and/or who to contact – please follow the links below.

    Owning a Watercourse Guidance issued by the Government, sets out the responsibilities and rules to follow for watercourses on or near your property, and permissions you need to do work around them.

    The Get permission to do work in or around a watercourse section explains how you find out which permissions and licences you need to maintain, repair, build or remove anything in or around a watercourse and from which authority they are required –  Environment Agency for main rivers; lead local flood authority (either unitary authorities or county councils) or the internal drainage board for any other watercourse.

    The Environment Agency’s  River and coastal maintenance programme explains the type of flood and coastal risk management assets that are maintained by the Environment Agency and by searching the interactive map, you can check their current maintenance programme.

     

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