Farming in protected landscapes

Protected Landscapes – our National Parks and National Landscapes – are special and unique places. They are living, working landscapes that also support a huge range of habitats and species, and they are enjoyed by millions of people every year. By supporting the farmers, land managers and people who live and work in these areas, […]

Joint Advisory Committee (JAC)

The Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) is made up of representatives from both statutory and voluntary organisations with the aim of managing and securing resources for the Solway Coast National Landscape. The JAC works with Government’s Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Solway Coast’s staff team to develop five-year management plans to […]

Projects

The team at the Solway Coast Area National Landscape is involved in a number of projects – some of which we deliver on our own, with others carried out with a host of valued partners. Working with other organisations means we can make an even more significant and sustained impact on this very special environment […]

Managing for the future

What is a National Landscape

The National Landscape, abbreviated to NL, is a precious landscape with such a distinctive character and natural beauty that it is in the nation’s interest to safeguard it. National landscapes range from rugged coastline, dunes, salt marshes, peatlands, woodlands and estuaries to water meadows, gentle downland and upland moors. The Solway Coast National Landscape was […]