Shooting UK

From guns and gundogs to the latest shooting news; the complete online network for the British shooting community.

Natural England launches English landscapes consultation

Natural England launches English landscapes consultation

Natural England has launched a consultation looking into the management, protection and planning of all landscapes in England


By Selena Masson

Monday, 26 January 2009

Natural England (NE) has launched a consultation named All Landscapes Matter, looking into the management, protection and planning of all landscapes in England.

As part of the European Landscape Convention — the first international treaty devoted exclusively to the management of landscapes in Europe — the consultation proposes nine new policies, including involving the public in landscape management on a greater level and promoting better landscape design.

The consultation document states: NE is committed to a future where all England’s landscapes are managed sustainably and are highly valued, distinctive expressions of local identity.

This will increasingly require a multi-functional approach to landscape management.

Putting the “All Landscapes Matter” principle into practice will therefore require a much better understanding of the diverse ways in which different landscapes matter, as well as to whom they matter.

This move follows the State of the Natural Environment report in May 2008,
which demonstrated that the natural environment, particularly those landscapes
that sit outside protected areas, are increasingly under many pressures.

Comments on the consultation must be received by 13 March and should be sent to andy.wharton@naturalengland.org.uk.



Join other ST readers in our forums to discuss your views.

Like this article? Mark this page on a social bookmarking website...



What are social bookmarking sites?


CompPrevious
Red-sika hybrids are on the up

Red-sika hybrids are on the up

New research has revealed the extent to which Scot...

CompNext
Kennel Club revises dog breed standards

Kennel Club revises dog breed standards

As part of its Fit for Function: Fit For Life camp...


Guns

RPA International GP Hunter rifle review

RPA International GP Hunter rifle review

RPA International GP Hunter rifle review: The GP Hunter is a sporter v... Read more


More in Guns...


Sporting Answers

Are there any laws governing dog trailers?

Are there any laws governing dog trailers?

I am planning on building my own dog trailer and wonder if there is an... Read more


More in Sporting Answers...


News

New Deer Branch for National Gamekeepers’ Organisation

New Deer Branch for National Gamekeepers’ Organisation

The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) has formed a new Dee... Read more


More in News...



Comments

Shooting Times Magazine

What's in this issue?

Don't miss your chance to enter our FREE prize draw in this week's magazine (on sale 10th March) to win the new Browning B525 Hunter 12-bore worth over £1,400. Get down to your newsagents and buy your copy now!

Subscribe to magazine

Save up to 30% on a subscription to Shooting Times & Country Magazine, subscribe today!


Latest articles

Locals vote no to sea eagles

Locals vote no to sea eagles

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust's AGM attracted more than 100 ... Read more


Dog owners face competency test

Dog owners face competency test

A "competency test" for all dog owners could be impl... Read more


More in Latest articles...


Subscribe to Shooting Times

Shooting Gazette Magazine

Save up to 30% on a subscription to Shooting Times & Country Magazine, subscribe today!