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Natural Environment

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.