Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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 * There are 36 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England.


 * In South East England they cover some 36% of the countryside.


 * The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 placed a duty on all Local Authorities to act jointly in publishing AONB Management plans tasked with conserving and enhancing England’s AONBs.


 * The primary purpose of an AONB designation is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty in these nationally important landscapes.

Reference

 * Countryside Agency press release

Related Wikipedia content

 * Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales