"Look at it this way"

  From today, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are now called 'National Landscapes'. This is another change which will impact on many printed resources / textbooks / websites and resources that are under construction which focus on landscape management. This site has a nice interactive map of the 46 areas but currently has the old name. Check the website for more details. Welcome to National Landscapes – a new chapter in the story of designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales. Find out more at https://t.co/LZpHYAkvmq 1/5 pic.twitter.com/j4XIkjV0v5 — National Landscapes Association (@NatLandAssoc) November 22, 2023 Some nice graphics on the Twitter feed - check the thread today to kick start the new association and name.  From the site: The new name reflects their national importance: the vital contribution they make to protect the nation from the threats of climate change, nature depletion and the wellbeing crisis, whilst also creatin...

Take the opportunity over the summer to explore an (un)familiar landscape a little more... I'll be heading for Devon. In North Devon there is a chance to take part in a special Mission:Explore set of missions , which have already been attempted almost 400 times (at the time of writing) Many landscapes have a designation as an AONB , and this would be a useful context for exploring landscapes... There's plenty on these 'landscapes for life' at the AONB page. Could be a great context for KS3...