Accessible Text Alternative for DES 1.4 Bar Graph of Historic Areas and Open Spaces in England, 2024

Alternative text version for Figure DES 1.4: a bar graph showing the area of designated countryside assets, including ancient woodland and heritage coasts.

Extent of designated land, 2024

Measured in thousand hectares, where 1 thousand hectare is equal to 10,000 square metres:

  • National Park: 1,265
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): 1,931
  • Ancient Woodland: 364
  • Heritage Coast: 164