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Cranborne Chase first entire AONB to be dark sky reserve | Cranborne Chase first entire AONB to be dark sky reserve |
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The night sky above parts of Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset has been designated an international dark sky reserve. | The night sky above parts of Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset has been designated an international dark sky reserve. |
Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is only the 14th such area in the world to be certified. | Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is only the 14th such area in the world to be certified. |
The status is awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to areas which offer "exceptional starry skies". | The status is awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to areas which offer "exceptional starry skies". |
It is the first AONB in the country to be designated in its entirety. | It is the first AONB in the country to be designated in its entirety. |
The IDA status, which took Cranborne Chase AONB 10 years to achieve, means controls are in place to prevent light pollution. | The IDA status, which took Cranborne Chase AONB 10 years to achieve, means controls are in place to prevent light pollution. |
"We think of our beautiful landscapes as being on the ground, but 50% of our landscape is above our heads, in the sky," said Linda Nunn, director of Cranborne Chase AONB. | "We think of our beautiful landscapes as being on the ground, but 50% of our landscape is above our heads, in the sky," said Linda Nunn, director of Cranborne Chase AONB. |
"Here in Cranborne Chase we can see the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy, if the clouds allow. | "Here in Cranborne Chase we can see the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy, if the clouds allow. |
"The AONB has pledged to protect and improve its dark sky for future generations. | |
"There are huge benefits for nocturnal wildlife, our own human health and wellbeing, for education, tourism and for energy saving. We're thrilled to be playing our part." | "There are huge benefits for nocturnal wildlife, our own human health and wellbeing, for education, tourism and for energy saving. We're thrilled to be playing our part." |
Cranborne Chase AONB is the sixth largest AONB in the country. Covering 981 sq km (380 sq mi), it straddles parts of Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. | |
Adam Dalton, from the IDA, said: "It has the largest central area of darkness of any international dark sky reserve in the UK. | Adam Dalton, from the IDA, said: "It has the largest central area of darkness of any international dark sky reserve in the UK. |
"For those living and visiting this beautiful area, this is something to be celebrated and enjoyed." | "For those living and visiting this beautiful area, this is something to be celebrated and enjoyed." |
International Dark Sky Reserves | International Dark Sky Reserves |
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