Welcome to National Landscapes – a new chapter in the story of designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales. Find out more at national-landscapes.org.uk 1/5

What a year! The National Landscapes Association team are taking a break until 2 January 2025. We hope you get to visit your favourite National Landscape over the festive period. See you next year! We've now retired our X account - find us on bluesky: @natlandassoc.bsky.social

Young people from Croydon visited Surrey Hills National Landscape for a residential as part of the Defra funded Generation Green project. Find out more and watch the video: ow.ly/jRXP50UrURk #generationgreen

The consultation on a new National Park in North East Wales closed this week. We share views on the issues this process highlights in our new blog 'New National Park in North East Wales: A Balanced Perspective: ow.ly/BuHr50UtemS #nationalparks

Winners of the Mixed Farmer of the Year at the 2024 Farmer's Weekly Awards, Lucy and Nick Tyler of Kingsplay Farm in North Wessex Downs National Landscape were awarded Farming in Protected Landscapes funding to improve their visitor infrastructure. ow.ly/97ec50UpeRg

Today’s commitment by the government to working with National Landscapes teams to build strong protected landscapes is welcome, however robust enforcement and a commitment to adequate funding is needed. Our full response here: ow.ly/8Cj950UrQKv

On the 75th anniversary of the legislation that led to the creation of National Landscapes, we're looking to the future. We crunch the numbers on the outsize role National Landscapes could play in delivering 30by30. ow.ly/t3Me50Up8c5

Farmer Dave Oates received Farming in Protected Landscapes funding to begin the meadow match scheme, described as a dating agency for meadows. Find out more and watch the Meadow Match film: ow.ly/GXi750UpbaF

We are delighted to be involved in the development of the Ffermio Bro: Farming in Designated Landscapes scheme. This marks a significant step in supporting sustainable farming practices within our precious National Landscapes. ow.ly/TfiZ50Up53K 📷Ben Walton, Adam Fisher

Rydym wrth ein boddau i fod yn rhan o ddatblygiad y cynllun Ffermio Bro: Ffermio mewn Tirweddau Dynodedig. Mae'r fenter hon yn gam arwyddocaol ymlaen wrth gefnogi arferion ffermio cynaliadwy o fewn ein Tirweddau Cenedlaethol gwerthfawr. ow.ly/ZIWv50Up4Kw 📷B Walton A Fisher

As part of the Generation Green 2 project, children from Northumberland got their very first trip to the beach, spending a memorable day in Northumberland Coast National Landscape. Their review: “that was the best school day ever” ow.ly/BlZo50Uor3P

Bruce from National Landscapes Association attended a workshop to help Nature South East plan next steps towards helping nature thrive across the region. National Landscapes and Big Chalk have important roles to play. Find out more about Big Chalk here: big-chalk.org

🍃 A Farming in Protected Landscapes grant of £6000 has enabled farmer Rod Everett to develop his knowledge of biofertilisers, this could be a low-cost, nature friendly replacement for synthetic ones. ow.ly/hc2i50Unnf5 #FiPL #FarmingforNature #biofertiliser @forestofbowland

This week the National Landscapes Association responded to Welsh Government's consultation on Sustainable Investment Principles, welcoming the initiative to introduce principles aimed at driving ethical and effective funding for nature recovery in Wales. national-landscapes.org.uk/n…

Wonderful! Species rich grasslands improve biodiversity and soil health. So many incredible #FiPL projects are making huge differences for Nature, Climate, People and Communities up and down the country. @SteveReedMP @DefraGovUK @DanielZeichner @MaryCreagh_

Fantastic #FiPL project in @Dorset_NL happy cows on healthy soils! 🥛🥛🥛

Fantastic #FiPL project in @coastandheaths