proposals …mean the Yorkshire Wolds and the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge will be considered for a protected status as areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs).
The existing Surrey Hills and Chilterns AONBs could also be extended under the proposals which were announced today by Environment Secretary George Eustice.
The Government said the four areas being considered could deliver more than 40 per cent of the additional 1,500 square miles (4,000 square kilometres) needed to meet the UK’s commitment to protect 30 per cent of its land by 2030.
And why not the Forest of Dean, the Brecks and Charnwood Forest?
Thank goodness though the silly idea of a Chilterns National Park has been dropped
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions 