The natural environment

Torridge designations

Landscape designation Hectares Percent of district
Ancient woodlands 2,445 2.5%
Area of great landscape value 8,834 9.0%
Area of outstanding natural beauty 9,330 9.5%
Coastal protection area 6,534 6.6%
County wildlife site 154 0.2%
Dartmoor National Park 0 0.0%
Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserves 237 0.2%
Exmoor National Park 0 0.0%
Historic parks and gardens 3 0.0%
Local nature reserves 35 0.0%
Local wildlife sites 0 0.0%
National nature reserves 60 0.1%
RAMSAR sites 0 0.0%
Regionally important geological sites 3 0.0%
Sites of special scientific interest 2,992 3.0%
Special areas of conservation 1,847 1.9%
Special protection areas 0 0.0%
All designations 21,055 21.4%
Note: Individual figures may not add to the total area as some locations may fall into more than one category.

Source: Magic Partnership

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