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Thanet Coast

 

The Thanet Coast, together with Pegwell Bay, is an internationally important place for wintering birds and the marine life associated with the chalk cliffs, caves, reefs and sandy bays. It is also nationally important for the geology, the chalk stacks and arch, and some of the area’s coastal plants.

About the Thanet Coast Project

The Thanet Coast Project (TCP) was set up in 2001 as a result of the workshops held with stakeholders to drive forward the priorities which people had identified.  The main aim of TCP for 2001-12 was to:

 

  • Raise awareness of the important marine and bird life,
    and how to avoid damaging them
  • Work with local people to safeguard coastal wildlife
    and implement the Management Scheme action
  • Encourage and run wildlife related events
    and make links with wildlife, green tourism, coastscape and the arts
  • Be a focal point for enquiries and gathering information
    on coastal wildlife and environmental issues
  • Keep everyone informed with progress through various means, including newsletters, articles and stakeholder workshops.

 

From 2013-18, please note:

The new NE Kent Marine Protected Areas Management Scheme proposals will divide the project work.

 

The new Thanet Coast Project remit is to run educational activities, including:

  • Raise awareness of the important marine and bird life, and how to avoid damaging them.
  • Encourage and run wildlife related events
    and make links with wildlife, green tourism, coastscape and the arts.

 

Whilst, the NE Kent Marine Protected Areas Officer will be taking forward the new proposed management actions and the coastal volunteer scheme, to cover:

  • Work with local people to safeguard coastal wildlife
    and implement the Management Scheme action
  • Be a focal point for enquiries and gathering information
    on coastal wildlife and environmental issues
  • Keep everyone informed with progress through the website and stakeholder links.

 

 

 

 

Further information see: