AONB Partnership
Activities
CS targetting was completed during 2014-5, using nation-wide data sets rather than local ones. The AONB unit input to the consultation and discussions and offered use of local datasets, but only national sets were used. The mid-tier developed differently, and it was in the Facilitation Funded catchment groups which in the end were most locally focussed. The AONB is a partner in the Loud catchment group (see 1.2E).
New mobile friendly website launched on 11th Feb 2015
Delivery of the Bowland Anniversary Awards, designed to recognise the dedication and enthusiasm of some of the many landowners, businesses, community groups and individuals who help to make the Forest of Bowland such a special place. Winners chosen in seven categories, reflecting the breadth of work which takes place in the AONB. Nominations invited, shortlisted entries judged and winners announced at a special gala event towards the end of the anniversary year. Sponsors of the event included: Green Tourism, United Utilities, Countryscape, Grosvenor Estates, Duchy of Lancaster, Lord of Bowland, Life for a Life Memorial Forests and Lancashire Best Kept Village Competition.
Actions
| Action | Targets and Timescales | Partners | ||
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| 1.2B | Carry out 'ecosystem approach' self-assessment produced by Natural England |
Self-assessment completed 2014 |
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| 1.6B | Develop bid to Heritage Lottery Fund 'Landscape Partnership Scheme' for a landscape restoration programme for Pendle Hill area |
Complete Stage 1 Bid planning 2015 Submit Stage 1 bid 2015 If successful: 2016 Commence development phase 2017 Submit Stage 2 bid 2017-18 Commence LPS delivery |
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| Action | Targets and Timescales | Partners | ||
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| 2.3A | Raise the profile of services and support offered by the AONB Partnership amongst community groups, parish councils and local businesses |
Develop and deliver a series of 'Know your AONB' events for community groups, parish councils and businesses By 2017 |
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| 2.3K | Raise awareness of the AONB's 50th Anniversary (2014) by encouraging partners, communities and businesses to celebrate and link with the anniversary year |
Organise fund-raising events and activities to raise £5,000 for Champion Bowland 2014 Involve tourism businesses and communities in delivery of at least 3 anniversary events/activities 2014 |
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| 3.4D | Promote the Countryside Code to visitors with clear messages communicated through all AONB and partner communications channels |
Review and develop content on Countryside Code on AONB website, social media, print and on-site interpretation, wherever possible Annually |
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| 4.1F | Continue to offer the AONB Unit office as a work-base and meeting space for AONB partners and community groups |
Maintain AONB Office in the area Annually Carry out annual review of accommodation costs within context of overall AONB budget Annually |
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| Action | Targets and Timescales | Partners | ||
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| 4.3B | Develop the on-line 'Interactive Management Plan' (which enables partners and working groups to report on progress of individual projects and actions) to produce useful and user-friendly monitoring reports for the AONB Unit and partner organisations |
Complete updated version of on-line 'Interactive Management Plan' 2015 |
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| 4.3C | Work with partners to ensure they use Biodiversity Action Reporting System 2 (BARS2) to report back to Natural England and Defra on BD2020 delivery within the AONB |
Provide reporting to BARS2 at least twice per year Annually |
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| 4.4C | Develop an AONB Partnership Advocacy Plan, particularly focusing on improving and widening communications with AONB funding partners |
Develop advocacy plan 2015 |
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| 4.4D | Produce a clear and concise AONB Annual Report |
Publish Annual Report Annually |
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| 4.4F | Organise a biennial AONB conference for partners to celebrate successes and help plan for the future |
Hold biennial AONB Conference 2015 onwards |
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