Hampshire Projects in Protected Landscapes Award

About the award

We are incredibly proud that Protected Landscapes account for nearly 40% of land in Hampshire. This year we are celebrating 75 years of these protected landscapes. Hampshire has 2 National Parks, the South Downs and the New Forest and as well as 3 national landscapes, Cranborne Chase, Chichester Harbour and the North West Downs. We want to celebrate any project big or small working to protect these amazing spaces.

Example Projects:

• ‘Nature First’ Projects – promoting the expansion of nature
• Regenerative Farming
• Surveying and Monitoring
• Buy-Back Land Initiatives
• Species Protection

The Projects in Protected Landscapes Award is kindly sponsored by Terrafirma Landscape Architects.

Who can apply?

Any individual or group who has taken action on a countryside related issue in their local area.

• An individual, organisation or group can enter themselves or be nominated by someone else. However, all individuals or organisations need to give permission to be nominated.
• Projects must be within Hampshire.
• The nomination must be relevant to work taken place from 1st January 2023 to present.
• Past projects are entitled to re-enter but entries must contain new elements on which they will be judged.

Award criteria

• Your project must operate in a protected landscape area in Hampshire, including; the New Forest National Park, South Downs National Park, North Wessex Downs AONB, Cranborne Chase AONB, Chichester Harbour AONB.
• Protection, creation or conservation of vital habitats such as wetland, hedgerows, woods, ponds, wildflowers and nature reserves.
• Managing landscape areas to enhance biodiversity.
• Sensitive to local ecology.
• An initiative which promotes nature and development working in harmony.
• Encourages public engagement and enjoyment of landscapes.
• Promotes public education.
• Ability to reach a wide variety of visitor groups.
• Works alongside and to enhance thriving communities.
• Has longevity and flexibility to meet future needs.
• Creates an impactful lasting legacy on the landscape.

Why apply?

Get recognised for your hard work and receive cash rewards as well as help promoting your project.

How to apply

• Please read the category descriptions, criteria and eligibility information carefully. If you are not sure which category to enter into please contact opsmanager@cprehampshire.org.uk and we can help.
• You may enter into more than one category.
• Complete the online entry form and submit with supplementary information. Alternatively, download the Countryside Awards Entry Form 2024. Details of where to email or post are available on the form.
• Provide up to 5 supporting photos with your application. These will be used to promote the awards as well as your entered project or person.
• Short films or videos, references or letters of support are other examples of evidence you could supply. These will also be used to promote the awards and your entered project or person.
• The deadline for entries is 5pm on Monday 14th October  2024.

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