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- What is an AONB?
- What is a Geopark?
- What is meant by Natural Beauty?
- Who looks after the AONB?
- What is the purpose of AONB designation?
- What are the key special qualities of the North Pennines?
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1. What is an AONB?
A: AONB is short for Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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2. What is a Geopark?
A: The North Pennines AONB became Britain's first European Geopark in 2003 and a year later became a founding member of the newly formed Global Geopark Network
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3. What is meant by Natural Beauty?
A: In the context of AONBs 'natural beauty' means much more than just 'scenic quality'
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4. Who looks after the AONB?
A: Local communities, landowners, farmers and estate managers look after the living landscapes of the North Pennines
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5. What is the purpose of AONB designation?
A: The North Pennines was designated as an AONB on 7th June 1988. The primary purpose of AONB designation is to 'conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area'
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6. What are the key special qualities of the North Pennines?
A: The North Pennines is one of England's most special places - a peaceful, unspoilt landscape with a rich history and vibrant natural beauty
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