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News & Events
An overview of our latest news including developments in community and business projects are summarised below; for more detailed information visit the full News section. Also, why not look at the Events section and browse through the diverse range of events taking place throughout the year across the Forest of Bowland AONB.
Latest News
31st October 2008AONB Update
Festival Bowland
Festival Bowland is the new 'year-round' calendar of events that celebrate the birds, wildlife, landscape and culture of the Forest of Bowland AONB.
Annual Report
Many thanks to all of those who contributed to the Forest of Bowland AONB Annual Report 2007/08.
Sustainable Development Fund – open for business
This year we have £61,666 available to distribute as grants which can help to support sustainable development projects within the AONB.
Forest of Bowland AONB Literature
The Forest of Bowland AONB General Information Leaflet and Fishing in Bowland leaflets have been updated and reprinted.
31st October 2008
Community Projects
Volunteers help build cycle trails
Volunteers have been helping to design and build cycle trails through Gisburn Forest during what was ludicrously called 'summer' and autumn.
Heritage Lottery Funding secured for the AONB
We are delighted to be able to announce that the Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded us a grant of £49,900 to support our new two year project called 'Landscape Stories'.
31st October 2008
Business News
Sustainable Tourism Business Network
There are now 73 members in the network meeting twice a year to share ideas and good practice.
Green Tourism Funding secured for Lancashire
We have recently secured funds to carry out a 3 year project to promote Lancashire as a green tourism county, and to further develop our sustainable tourism work in the AONB.
31st October 2008
Other News
Natural Tourism Funding
A small grant has been secured for a Natural Tourism Demonstration Project funded by Natural Economy Northwest, to develop the wildlife elements of the website.
Other AONB Projects
New areas of work currently being developed by the AONB Unit include the commissioning of a revised Landscape Character Assessment.
Walk of the Month:
Clitheroe Walks 4 - Castle Grounds to Standen Hey (pdf 788kb)
Starting in Clitheroe this varied walk follows part of the River Ribble and then on to Standen Hey Community Woodland - a lovely family walk!