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GIS and data downloads
The following data sets are available for download from the Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) website, subject to you completing a standard license agreement:
National Parks, Proposed National Parks National Parks are run by National Park Authorities for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage and to provide opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the Park by the public.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are designated areas where protection is afforded to protect and manage the areas for visitors and local residents
Heritage Coast 32% (1027km) of scenic English coastline is conserved as Heritage Coasts. Heritage coasts are managed so that their natural beauty is conserved and, where appropriate, the accessibility for visitors is improved.
Countryside Character Areas Countryside Character Areas provide a context to local planning, action and development. There are 159 areas that are unique in terms of a combination of physiographic, land use, historical and cultural attributes.
Land Management Initiatives The Land Management Initiative programme aims to test and demonstrate how England's land management and farming systems can respond to the changing demands on agriculture in ways that will maintain a healthy, attractive environment and contribute to thriving rural economies and communities. The aims of each project are defined locally, in partnership with the farming community and other interest groups and guided by the objectives of the national programme.
Doorstep Greens The Doorstep Greens initiative provides new or renovated areas of public open space close to people's homes that could be enjoyed permanently by the local community. It is aimed at targeting communities who experience disadvantage and where regeneration of the local environment and outdoor recreation provision is sorely needed. They could be small or large and in urban or rural locations.
Millenium Greens The Millenium Greens initiative set out to provide new areas of public open space close to people's homes that could be enjoyed permanently by the local community, in time to mark the start of the third millenium. They were to be breathing spaces - places for relaxation, play and enjoyment of nature and pleasant surroundings. They could be small or large and in urban or rural locations.
Landscape typology
Landscape Character Types describe the landscape according to three definitive attributes and are used as a base unit in indicators of Change in Countryside Character and within County or local Landscape Character Assessments. The dataset can be requested from mailto:rachael.mills@naturalengland.org.uk
Registered common land
The dataset contains parcels of land designated as Registered Common Land under the Countryside Rights of Wat Act 2000. This dataset can be requested from christopher.burstow@naturalengland.org.uk
State of countryside
State of the Countryside Reports are available from the Commission for Rural Communities website.
Countryside Quality Counts
Summary data relating to the Countryside Quality Counts project is available via the Countryside Quality Counts website: CQC Project Data
