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Free homes for hedgehogs to increase population and boost biodiversity
A new initiative in Suffolk and Essex has been launched to increase the numbers of hedgehogs in our designated landscapes by providing free hedgehog homes and signs to residents. The hedgehog is a priority species in the Coast & Heaths and Dedham Vale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) Nature Recovery Plans. In the past…
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Rendlesham Revealed Community Archaeology Project
Summer 2021 saw the first season of archaeological fieldwork, as part of the Rendlesham Revealed community archaeology project, led by Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service. Over 200 volunteers, under the guidance of a small expert team, have uncovered evidence of settlement and community at Rendlesham 1,400 years ago at the time of the earliest East…
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Over £70,000 of grant funding available to community projects in Suffolk and Essex
Community groups, schools, businesses, and organisations across two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in Suffolk and Essex are invited to apply for significant grant funding to fund projects that benefit the area. The Sustainable Development is an annual grants scheme that awards more than £70,000 to community projects in both the Dedham Vale and…
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Tackling coastal erosion
The Benacre and Kessingland Flood Risk Management scheme is a complex managed realignment project which will address coastal, fluvial, and pluvial flood risk alongside challenging coastal erosion issues. The project is a catchment-scale, partnership approach to managing the flood risk in the Lothingland and Kessingland Valley, Suffolk. This large river valley sits within an Internal Drainage…
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10 highlights to explore in 2022
The Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a awe-inspiring landscape fully of beauty and wonders. Planning a visit? Here is some inspiration for your next trip! Find out more information, including visitor guides to help you plan your visit, visit www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org/visiting. 1. Foot Ferries Rivers define the AONB and are internationally significant for wildlife and…