Welcome to the North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The North Devon Coast was designated an AONB in 1959 and is comprised of two defined Heritage Coasts and covers approximately 171 sq. km. The Hartland and North Devon Heritage Coasts together with the North Devon Biosphere Reserve make up one of the finest 'Protected Landscapes' in England.

A place where people and wildlife live together in harmony...

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) formal consultation of scoping report.
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The North Devon AONB Partnership is preparing the Statutory Review of the Management Strategy and Action Plan 2004 - 2010. As part of this process we are preparing a Strategic Environmental Assessment. The first stage of which is a scoping report which sets the context against which our revised and new policies will be tested. This will ensure that we have the best possible policies in terms of enhancing the natural environment and minimising the use of limited resources.

Over 4000 people attended our Discovery Day on 16th March 2008. To find out how the day went please click here.

As part of the 2008 North Devon Festival, the AONB Local Life Photographic Competition is now underway. To find out more click here

Nominations sought for prestigious North Devon AONB Coastal Awards 2008. Click here for entry details.