On 22 November 2023, all 46 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) across the UK – including Chichester Harbour – became National Landscapes.
Behind this important step is the vision that National Landscapes will become a designation fit for the 21st century and beyond. Becoming a National Landscape captures our essence – the ambition, collaboration and commitment to serve and share for the good of our landscapes, nature, climate, and people.
As a National Landscapes Chichester Harbour is part of a national family of locally managed and celebrated protected landscapes. Our shared vision is to focus on:
- Restoring ecosystems
- Providing food
- Storing carbon to mitigate the effects of climate change
- Safeguarding against drought and flooding
- Nurturing people’s health and wellbeing
We know there’s a lot of local affection for Chichester Harbour. For over 50 years, we’ve worked to conserve and enhance this important landscape. Becoming a National Landscape helps us raise the profile of the area to attract greater funding and a wider audience. Being part of this family of National Landscapes will help us to access the resources we desperately need to improve the state of nature, for the benefit of future generations.
Find out more about the National Landscapes programme at www.national-landscapes.org.uk