Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is one of England’s finest landscapes and is internationally important for its heather moorland, blanket bog and rare birds. The area was designated as an AONB in February 1964. Since 1986 it has been managed by a partnership of landowners, farmers, tourism businesses, wildlife groups, recreation groups, local councils and government agencies, who work to protect, conserve and enhance the natural beauty of this special landscape.