National Policies
CPRE's Position on Hedgerows
Hedgerows, hedge banks and dry stone walls lend beauty and character to rural landscapes and are valuable habitats for wildlife. It has been found that people value hedgerows most highly as a vital part of the landscape, England’s history and their national identity.
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The National Planning Policy Framework is the Coalition's response to streamlining National Planning Policy such as Planning Policy Statements (PPS), Planning Policy Guidance (PPG) and Circulars.
In October 2010 an event was held at the Merci centre in Manchester by North West Environment Link - 'Big Society and the Environment'.
Natural England has produced a document 'Nature Nearby - Accessible Natural Greenspace Guidance' that outlines its proposals on how to implement the ANGSt standard.
A Prospectus for Green Infrastructure - underpinning the sustainable development of Northwest England.