Community & Sustainable Development

The Bigger Picture

The national importance of Pembrokeshire's wildlife and landscapes is confirmed by the fact that almost 10% of the county is protected as sites of scientific interest. The region has eight national nature reserves and internationally important habitats. There are nine registered landscapes of historic interest and thousands of historic sites and monuments.

The quality of the environment and the wealth of natural resources are the basis of the local economy and a strong attraction for visitors and investors. Most visitors to Pembrokeshire come to enjoy the countryside. Outdoor and environment activities account for a third of the revenue from tourism in Wales plus 17% of jobs and 9% of GDP.

The National Assembly for Wales is committed to the principles or suitable development. They recognise that communities in Wales are well placed to make a major contribution through their 'capacity for local innovation and for taking a holistic approach to problems experienced by people'.

'The National Assembly for Wales will promote development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This means that we should treat the Earth as though we intend to stay'.

'Valuing the Environment The Community Approach'

- offers YOU the chance to help protect Pembrokeshire's unique natural and historic assets; learn new skills and meet like minded people. Everyone has a role to play in safeguarding and enhancing our heritage for the future.
There are many interesting opportunities to:

• establish local wildlife areas

• encourage community recycling and composting

• safeguard rivers and beaches from pollution

• protect and interpret historic features

• learn traditional skills.

PLANED - Local Action for Sustainable Development.

PLANED is a community led local development partnership. Our role is to encourage the widest possible participation of local people through ideas generating, training, support and project development. Our partners include all of our members of the Pembrokeshire Biodiversity Partnership and many others.

For more details or to arrange a visit, please contact

PLANED
Tel: (01834) 862101

PLANED’s ‘Supporting Communities’ project is part-financed by the
European Union Objective 1 (EAGGF) and the Welsh Assembly Government through the Local Regeneration Fund, Envirnment Wales and the Countryside Council for Wales.
PLANEDs 'Rural Community Action' programme is part-financed by the Welsh Assembly Government and is facilitated by the Welsh Development Agency, which ia a sponsored body of the Welsh Assembly Government.