The natural environment of the district is
protected in a variety of different ways. Eden District Council
shares responsibility for this with a number of different bodies
and organisations such as Natural England and the Environment
Agency.
The district's flora and fauna are protected
through a combination of designated areas, such as sites of special
scientific interest (SSSI's), together with legislation protecting
individual species and their habitats. These sites and species are
normally identified by bodies such as English Nature. Policies on
nature conservation are included within the Council's Development
Plan.
For further information visit the
Natural England
website or contact the Planning Policy Services Section by email:
loc.plan@eden.gov.uk or
telephone the Conservation Officer on (01768) 212158.
