There are many acronyms for Conservation Terms and here we explain a few of the more common ones. AONB – Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty A designation arising from the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949, where selected areas were designated for their beauty and unique qualities – the only difference … Continue reading Acronyms Explained
Category: Marine Management
Preview of West Solent Marine National Park Report
Posted on 04 Jan 2006 Our last two newsletters have had short articles about the idea of having the West Solent designated as a Marine National Park. In preparation for a campaign on this, we have now drawn up a report that describes the idea in detail and looks at the case for it, primarily … Continue reading Preview of West Solent Marine National Park Report
Solent European Marine Site
Posted on 22 Aug 2005 This article describes how four conservation areas within the Solent are in the process of being formed, and how wider interests including the Solent Protection Society will be consulted. The United Kingdom Government is currently implementing the requirements of the European Habitats Directive 1992. One important outcome has been the … Continue reading Solent European Marine Site