Month: April 2016

Special Landscape Areas

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Dunnottar 2Aberdeenshire is renowned for its landscapes and scenic value. Therefore, it is important that we conserve, and where possible enhance landscapes, and to manage landscape
change over time to protect against development which might impact on our landscape, sense of place and quality of life.

In Aberdeenshire ten Special Landscape Areas have been identified. Special Landscape Areas (SLAs) are a local landscapes that exhibit particular qualities and characteristics within them that are valued locally. If you would like to know more about these landscapes – where they are, why they have been chosen, or would like to comment please visit ; https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/ldp

 

 

WILD WET AND WONDERFUL

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Friday 15th April 7.00 – 8.00pm

Join the Ranger for a fun evening finding and recording
the underwater life on the Moss and discover who
finds this wetland the place to be. Children must be
accompanied. Booking essential.
MEET: at the Bruntland Road entrance to Portlethen
Moss
CONTACT: the Kincardine and Mearns Ranger on 01569
768292, kincardineandmearns.ranger@aberdeenshire.
gov.uk

 

The Land Based Sector – Facing the Future Report

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A study detailing the challenges and opportunities facing the NE land based sector has been published. The research was conducted by Peter Cook and supported by Aberdeenshire, Angus and Moray Councils, Forestry Commission Scotland, ScotEnt and HIE. To view the report visit: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/support-and-advice/industry-sectors/agriculture-and-rural-development/facing-the-future/

Key recommendations for action by public bodies include; supporting rural trainee development, the creation of an Agri-Food Hub, rejuvenation of KT infrastructure, an agri-tourism/food tourism strategy, building the local food brand and wider rural sector through the City Region Deal and Opportunity North East.