Farming
The Solway Coast is a farmed landscape which reflects traditional farming practices and more recent changes brought about by innovation and a response to agricultural policies brought forward to improve food productivity. Its climate is influenced by prevailing south-westerly winds which bring a regular supply of rainfall, which, when combined with fertile soils, is ideal […]
Planning
On 22 November 2023 all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England and Wales became ‘National Landscapes’. However, the designation in legal and policy terms is still AONB. An AONB is a national designation recognised in the planning system. These are landscapes of high landscape quality, with the same level of protection […]
Nature recovery
The team at the Solway Coast National Landscape manages a host of sites along the coast, in an area ranging from Maryport to Silloth. Take a look at our places to explore pages to discover the wide variety of places we care for. These places are important not only to the UK, but internationally too […]
Management plan
The Solway Coast National Landscape is one of the finest landscapes in the country. This is an area with a special character which is designated by law as a protected landscape. It is a place that needs conserving and enhancing, always with the recognition that this has to be done in with the needs of […]
Meet the team
Naomi Kay – Senior ManagerNaomi joined the Solway Coast Area National Landscape in 2016 after managing the Solway Wetlands Landscape Partnership Scheme for three years. She has overall responsibility for the preparation and implementation of the management and action plans, and leads the staff, working alongside local authorities, other public bodies, local organisations and local […]
Dynamic Dunescapes
Coastal sand dunes are the most threatened habitat in terms of biodiversity loss in Europe. They are suffering from widespread overstabilisation, invasive species, nutrient enrichment, habitat loss and fragmentation. As a result, dunes have become overgrown with vegetation causing dune wildlife populations to suffer. Mawbray Banks is a site of special scientific interest and contains […]
Partnerships
The Solway Coast National Landscape works alongside a wide variety of organisations, community groups, local landowners and volunteers advising on policy and undertaking activity that furthers the interest of the NL. Without these organisations and individuals, the delivery of our management plan could not take place. Partnerships include: The Solway Firth Partnership Cumbria Local Access […]
How to apply
To apply, please contact us to register interest and discuss your application. You can do this by;email at farming@solwaycoastaonb.org.uk orby phone on 016973 33055. You will then need to complete an application form. Multi-year awards are possible for longer projects. All projects must end by March 2025. We would be happy to discuss your ideas with you, […]
Eligibility
The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is open to all farmers and land managers (including from the private, public and charity sector) in a National Park, AONB or the Norfolk Broads – or where activity on the ground can bring benefit to one or more of those areas. You must manage all the land included […]
What the programme will fund
The Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme will pay for projects that, in the opinion of the Local Assessment Panel (see ‘Application assessment’ below) provide value for money and meet at least one of the outcomes listed below, under four themes. Nature outcomes There is a greater area of habitat improved for biodiversity There is an […]
