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

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

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        The AONB Partnership is the body that exists to conserve and enhance the AONB and is made up of local authorities, interest groups, national agencies and local communities, working together. The AONB Team is employed on behalf of the AONB Partnership to develop and support the implementation of the statutory AONB Management Plan.

         

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Arnside Silverdale AONB

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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
    • Annual Review 2020/21
      • Annual Review 2019/20
      • Annual Review 2018/19
      • Annual Review 2017/18
      • Annual Review 2016/17
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      • Annual Review 2014/15
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    • The Bittern Award
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    Annual Review 2020/21

    2020/21 was challenging for everyone, and the AONB Team had to adapt in order to continue to operate in a safe and effective way.

    Despite the challenges, the team continued to work towards the three key outcomes under the AONB Management Plan 2019-24:

    • An outstanding landscape rich in natural and cultural heritage
    • Vibrant and sustainable communities
    • A strong connection between people and the landscape

    The Annual Review 2020-21 highlights some of the ways in which the team adapted to the pandemic, and some of the support we were able to give the local community.

    • We supported parish councils with signage to help people follow safe behaviours.
    • We also helped to support local vulnerable people via redeployment through Lancaster City Council.
    • We used social media and our website to keep people connected to the AONB during lockdown; including working with a local artist to create downloadable colouring sheets.

    We also had some exciting new projects, including:

    • Bee on the Verge, a campaign to promote biodiversity in roadside verges working with local partners including Arnside Parish Council and Yealand Women’s Institute.
    • The AONB tree nursery, starting with local oak seedlings which our volunteers have been growing on.
    • Meadow Makers, a Green Recovery Challenge Fund bid led by Plantlife.
    • Preliminary work on the State of Nature Report and the Tree and Woodland Strategy.
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