There are National Parks all over the world but the designation of AONB is a uniquely British phenomenon. AONB is…
National Parks were set up by a 1949 Act of Parliament. This was the result of years of public demand…
Peat soils produce fantastic crops, but they do so at the expense of the soil. The peat is gradually disappearing,…
To get planning permission for a surface mine, a plan for its restoration must also be produced, detailing how the…
Mining at Shotton is carried out with careful consideration for the environment. Wildlife species are surveyed, before mining begins, so…