National Character Areas in Yorkshire and the Humber region
18 January 2011
Find out how National Character Area descriptions are to be used
Natural England is in the process of updating the descriptions, or profiles, of all the National Character Areas, and drawing up integrated objectives for each of them. Find more information about National Character Areas including maps.
In the Yorkshire & Humber region, drafts have now been compiled for the following NCAs:
36 Southern Pennines
25 North York Moors & Cleveland Hills
39 Humberhead Levels
Drafts for the following NCAs will be available later in February:
30 Southern Magnesian Limestone
37 Yorkshire Southern Pennine Fringe
38 Notts, Derbys & Yorkshire Coalfield
41 Humber Estuary
The remaining 8 NCAs that fall largely or entirely within the region will be completed later in 2011.
The anticipation is that the profiles will provide an improved understanding of the natural environment within each area, and that the objectives enable Natural England to share its strategic aims and aspirations with partners and provide a context for local action. Organisations with an interest in the planning and / or management of the natural environment are being invited to comment on the drafts.
If you are interested in commenting on this on-going work, then please contact: nancy.stedman@naturalengland.org.uk
