A/S Level Environmental Science
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In this session, we will delve into the environmental strategies employed in National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), Country Parks, Long-Distance Footpaths, and Heritage Coasts. By the end of the session, participants will have a clear understanding of these vital conservation areas. We will explore definitions, examples, and management approaches, focusing on sites such as Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales Heritage Coast, Margam Park, Offa’s Dyke Path, and Kenfig Burrows, which highlight the significance of these protected landscapes.
A/S Level Environmental Science
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A/S Level Environmental Science Mark Iggulden B.A. (Hons) GEO / ENV
AIMS OF TODAYS SESSION • To introduce the environmental strategies used in National parks, AONB’s, Country Parks, Long distance footpaths and Heritage coasts
OBJECTIVES • By the end of today I would we need to have grasped and understanding of National Parks, AONB’s, Country Parks, Footpaths and Heritage Coasts
Introduction • National parks: “Designated area of high landscape value in which developments are controlled” • AONB’s: “Literally Areas of outstanding natural beauty, placed under conservation acts for protection”
Introduction Cont………. • Country Parks “Open areas of natural surround, managed and subject to lenient environmental legislation” • Long distance footpaths “Literally long distance paths, usually of historical significance”
Introduction Cont………………... • Heritage Coasts “Coastal areas ear marked for historical and environmental importance, these come under strict environmental protection directives”
Examples of These • BBNP • South Wales Heritage Coast • Margam Park • Offa’s Dyke Path • Kenfig Burrows ( also a SSSI )