The Natural Environment
The natural environment of the Northwest is amongst the best in
England. Here you will find England’s largest National Park, three
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and over 1000 kilometres of
magnificent coastline. In fact, over 80% of the region is
countryside, and our cities are full of green spaces too.
England’s Northwest is home to a multitude of landscapes
supporting a myriad of plants and animals. From the rolling
Cheshire plain to wild and rugged Scafell Pike, and from rare red
squirrels to swathes of swaying daffodils, this is one of the most
naturally diverse regions of England. Together they contribute
enormously to the quality of life that is one of the region’s
strengths.
These wonderful assets all need to be maintained and enhanced.
Sensitively developing the natural environment whilst retaining its
environmental quality is a major objective for the region.
Ensuring better alignment of environmental activities and economic
gain will help to achieve this. Recognising the environment as a
key economic resource will promote better environmental management
and help us to tackle the issue of climate
change.
The Economic Value of
Green Infrastructure