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Welcome to the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty (AONB). Explore the site for information and
news about the area; why it is a landscape
of national importance, what is happening in the area, events
and activities, and the work of the Kent Downs AONB Unit and Joint
Advisory Committee partnership.
The Kent Downs are the eastern half of the North Downs
covering nearly a quarter of Kent, stretching from the White Cliffs
at Dover up to the Surrey and London borders. It is a diverse
and vibrant landscape with its dramatic chalk escarpments, secluded
dry valleys, networks of tiny lanes and historic hedgerows, ancient
woodlands, traditional orchards, locally distinctive villages, unique
and precious wildlife and many sites of historic and cultural interest
to explore. All these make up a landscape that
is such a valuable national asset that it was nationally designated
an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1968.
Kent Downs' Landscapes
Video of Landscapes of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with music created by Temple Ewell Youth Club.
Click the Play button to watch the video
Click here for the high resolution version
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News
Click here to find out what is happening in the Kent Downs.
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Free Tree Scheme
Up to 25 free trees available completely free of charge if you live in Kent. Closing date for applications is 30th October.
Click here for further information.
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The Orchid
The spring/summer edition of The Orchid is now available. Click here to download a copy or email mail@kentdowns.org.uk to request a copy.
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Grant Funding available now!
Sustainable Development Fund is available again to support projects in the Kent Downs AONB. For further details, guidelines and application form click here
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Kent Downs AONB Management Plan
The management plan sets in place clear aims, policies and actions for the conservation management and enhancement of the AONB for a five year period and sets a longer term vision. Click here to see the Management Plan and background documents.
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Farm Diversification Toolkit
Use the Farm Diversification Toolkit to develop your Whole Farm Action Plan. Click here to find out more.
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Creating Areas for Nature
Click here for step by step guide to creating and maintaining a space for nature.
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E Bulletin
We now produced an E Bulletin which can be sent direct to your email address. To see a copy of the July 2010 edition click here. If you would like to subscribe to the next edition please email us at mail@kentdowns.org.uk
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Discover 40 special places in the Kent Downs to visit
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