White Cliffs Countryside Partnership

White Cliffs Countryside Partnership
(Formerly) White Cliffs Countryside Project

Abbreviation	WCCP
Formation	1989
Legal status	Non-profit company
Purpose	Help landowners care for the special coast and countryside of Dover and Shepway in Kent
Location	White Cliffs Business Park, Dover, Kent CT16 3PJ
Region served	Kent
Membership	Optional
Parent organization	Dover District Council
Website	White Cliffs Countryside Partnership

mentioned in

http://www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk/index.php?id_sec=32&id_sub=5

The White Cliffs Countryside Project was established in 1989 to help landowners care for the special coast and countryside of Dover and Shepway. This includes the only two stretches of Heritage Coast in Kent; the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast and the South Foreland Heritage Coast between Dover and Kingsdown near Deal. ref - http://www.coastalkent.net/member.php?id=81

The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership was set up to help conserve and enhance the special coast and countryside of Dover and Shepway districts, and make it accessible to all. The coast and countryside of Dover and Shepway are world class for their wildlife and history. The white cliffs are world famous and for centuries have been the gateway to and from England. The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership was established in 1989 to develop sustainable tourism that helps to preserve the environment and local distinctiveness of the area, both for visitors and for local people alike. There are lots of places to visit and lots to do to enjoy the countryside. You can see wildlife, go walking, enjoy cycling, take part in special activities for children (the Green Gang) or join with local people helping care for the local environment. This web site provides all the information you need to know to explore the coast and countryside of Dover and Shepway. WE ARE NOW A PARTNERSHIP You may have noticed that the WCCP is now the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership rather than the White Cliffs Countryside Project. The WCCP celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2009 and we decided to change our name to reflect the long standing success of the project. The WCCP was launched in December 1989 with 3 staff funded by seven organisations for a limited three year period. The WCCP has grown into a much larger organsiation with thirteen staff (although many work part-time). In 2013, we are being funded by more than 23 organisations. We carry out long term management of land that has a high value for wildlife and landscape, making it accessible to everyone. Indeed many of the sites managed by WCCP are on a national or even international level of importance for wildlife. It was decided to change the name to "partnership" to reflect the fact that a large number of organisations are working together to improve the local environment. ref http://www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk/index.php?id_sec=32&id_sub=5

The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership is a partnership between Dover District Council, Shepway District Council, Kent County Council, Eurotunnel, Natural England and many other local organisations with financial contributions from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Also involved in the partnership are Environment Agency, British Energy, Magnox Ltd(formerly Magnox South), Affinity Water, Network Rail, Cemex, Dover Harbour Board, Dover Society (Dover Historic Society), Dungeness Estate, Kent Downs AONB, Kent Wildlife Trust, National Trust, Up on the Downs Landscape Partnership (Landscape Conservation of Dover), Aylesham Parish Council, Hawkinge Town Council, St Margaret-at-Cliffe Parish Council, Walmer Parish Council and Whitfield Parish Council.

Projects Involved

Samphire Hoe Country Park River Dour, Kent East Cliff and Warren Country Park The Undercliff Cheriton Hill Folkestone Downs Kingsdown and Walmer Beach

External links

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