Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty facts for kids
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Location of Cornwall AONB
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| Location | Cornwall, England |
| Established | 1959 |
The Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a special part of Cornwall, England. It covers about 958 square kilometers. This is roughly 27% of the whole county!
This area is made up of 12 separate spots. They were chosen because of their amazing natural beauty. Most of these areas are along the coast. The twelfth area is a wild and beautiful place called Bodmin Moor. All these spots are managed together as one big AONB.
There's a law from 2000 that helps protect these areas. It says that anyone working on land within an AONB must help keep its natural beauty safe. Local councils also have to create a plan every five years. This plan helps manage and protect the AONB.
What is an AONB?
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a special title given to places in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. These areas have stunning landscapes that are important to protect. They are similar to National Parks, but they focus more on conservation.
The goal of an AONB is to preserve and improve the natural beauty of the land. This includes its plants, animals, and geological features. It also means protecting the cultural heritage of the area.
When Were These Areas Chosen?
Most of the Cornwall AONB areas were first chosen in 1959. One area, the Camel Estuary, was added later in 1981.
Here are the 12 special areas that make up the Cornwall AONB:
- Hartland (near Morwenstow and Kilkhampton)
- Pentire Point to Widemouth
- Camel Estuary
- Trevose Head to Stepper Point (including Bedruthan to Padstow)
- St Agnes
- Godrevy to Portreath
- West Penwith
- South Coast - Western (from Lizard and Marazion to Helford River)
- South Coast - Central (from Mylor & the Roseland to Porthpean)
- South Coast - Eastern (from Par Sands to Looe)
- Rame Head
- Bodmin Moor
It's good to know that there are other AONBs nearby too. These include the Isles of Scilly and the Tamar Valley. The Tamar Valley AONB is partly in Cornwall.
How the AONB is Managed
The Cornwall AONB is looked after by a group called the Partnership. This group is made up of 21 different organizations. They all work together to protect and improve the area.
Some of the organizations involved are:
- Cornwall Agri-food Council
- Cornwall Association of Local Councils
- Cornwall Council (the local government)
- Cornwall Heritage Trust
- Cornwall Rural Community Charity
- Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project (CoaST)
- Cornwall Wildlife Trust
- Country Land and Business Association
- ERCCIS
- Historic England
- Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)
- King Harry Ferry
- National Farmers Union
- National Trust
- Natural England
- Rural Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Partnership (RCP)
- University of Exeter in Cornwall
- VisitCornwall
- Volunteer Cornwall
- Westcountry Rivers Trust
The Partnership meets twice a year. They decide what actions are most important to take. They also give advice to Cornwall Council and other groups. This advice helps with things like planning new projects.
A special team of officers, called the Cornwall AONB Unit, supports the Partnership. They help manage the Partnership's work. They also find resources and help other organizations carry out the management plan.
The first plan for managing the Cornwall AONB was created in 2004. The most recent plan was put into action in 2011. This plan helps guide how the AONB is protected and cared for.
