 |
Countryside Management Projects play a vital role in the conservation and enhancement of the AONB. This role includes:
- Provide advice and practical support to community initiatives to conserve landscape features and wildlife habitats.
- Work with local communities and Public Rights of Way department to improve access and recreation across the Downs.
- Encourage landowners to play a positive role in enhancing the Kent Downs AONB through the take up of schemes such as Countryside Stewardship.
- Work in partnership with statutory and non-statutory bodies in the management of special habitats in the AONB, eg chalk grassland.
- Give site visits, talks, presentations to groups to promote work of project and value of the AONB.
- Produce publications to encourage exploration of the AONB.
-
Provide opportunities for people of all ages to get involved on a voluntary basis in the conservation and enhancement of the AONB.
The various Countryside Management Projects cover almost all of the Kent Downs AONB, find the one in your area!
|
 |
|