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 https://t.co/LZpHYAkvmq 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: https://t.co/p1DBwLvwT3 #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: https://t.co/HidTCkpA4E #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. https://t.co/hGEBm6mxzH

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: https://t.co/KLVCJ3rp0U

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. https://t.co/uzkva8HpPX

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: https://t.co/UpxIiPowwH

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. https://t.co/iJbIB1wPMw 📷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. https://t.co/P8yAyj9jYN 📷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” https://t.co/TFmAwC4HZO

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: https://t.co/fTL8wwrgTu

Brilliant work managing & restoring species-rich #grasslands Wonderful to see the unique grassland mosaics in @HighWealdNL being celebrated 💪 #FiPL funding has been so vital for grassland management - & must be continued @Love_plants

🍃 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. https://t.co/wtCg3ZpvM5 #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. https://t.co/4sslvppeQj

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! 🥛🥛🥛

Another superb #FiPL-funded farm visit with @pastureforlife at the inspiring open-air dairy near Dorchester. Some of the happiest cows we’ve seen who seem to love only having to walk a few paces every day to be milked! #FarminginProtectedLandscapes #RegenerativeAgriculture

High quality #woodland habitats for #NationalTreeWeek. Yesterday volunteers got involved in planting native trees at Harehope Quarry, part of a woodland creation project supported by our team and funded by Defra's #FarminginProtectedLandscapes programme #FIPL

We've worked in partnership with @Natures_Voice to help #nature recover at RSPB Geltsdale, with funding by @HeritageFundUK & @DefraGovUK Farming in Protected Landscapes programme. Watch the video about the transformation: https://t.co/szD7TgZhQW #FiPL #WildlifeConservation

Fantastic #FiPL project in @coastandheaths