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An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Welcome to the website of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  You will find masses of information and inspiration on this site, from top tips on where to enjoy the best displays of chalk grassland flowers to technical information on how to plant a hedge.  If it’s planning information you need then there is a whole new section to help you, to take you through the process whether you are an applicant, a planning officer or care about what’s happening near you.  There’s heaps of information to help you plan a visit to the Kent Downs and if you’re a teacher there’s an education section to help you make more of the beautiful landscape on your doorstep.  If you’re a student there will be all you need on this site to provide you with information and contacts to help you further.

 

Announcements

Job Vacancies

An opportunity to join the Up on the Downs Landscape Partnership Scheme.  Access the information

Dover Strait

The Dover Strait is one of the most dramatic, recognised and valued marine straits in the world. We are keen to support its definition as a World Heritage Site.   Access the information

New magazine - The Medway Gap Kent’s Forgotten Landscape

A photo-rich magazine full of interesting articles of what to see and do in the Medway Gap and highlights of some of Valley of Visions’ flagship projects over the last five years.  Access the information

Review of the Management Plan

We are currently reviewing our Management Plan and would welcome your comments on what you value most about the Kent Downs AONB landscape.  Access the information

Ash Tree Dieback

For up to date advice about the Ash Tree Dieback disease  Access the information