Devon County Council

Devon’s Protected Landscapes
Devon has five areas of outstanding natural beauty

Biodiversity
Devon supports a rich and varied wildlife resource

Coasts
Planning and managing coastal environments for long term benefits

Country Parks and Nature Reserves
Providing recreation opportunities and protecting wildlife

Estuaries
All twelve of our estuaries are managed by partnerships to co-ordinate activity

Flooding
Keeping roads clear and dealing with flooding emergencies

Landscape
Conserving and enhancing one of Devon's most valuable assets

North Devon AONB and Biosphere Service
Working for the rural environment and economy by providing high quality countryside management for landowners and public

Geology
Registering sites, promoting geodiversity and providing a minerals plan

Avian Flu - Questions and Answers
Questions and answers and links to organisations that can provide more advice and help.

Wildlife and Geology Planning Guidance
Local Planning Authorities are required to protect and enhance priority and protected wildlife habitats, species and geological sites through the planning process

World Heritage Sites and Biosphere Reserve
Devon has an outstanding natural environment, with two World Heritage Sites and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Darwin in Devon