The project addressed urban pressures on the heaths by providing extra wardening, new fire fighting equipment for Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, a Heathland and Wildlife Protection Officer in Dorset Police and delivering an education programme within the local community and its schools.
Community Framework for Cooperation to Promote Sustainable Urban Development
Lead contact/ organisation
Bristol City Council
Other EU Partners
Groningen, The Hague, Rotterdam, Venice, Lille, Bourgas, Aalborg, Malmo, Copenhagen
Funding Period
March 2005 - May 2007
Budget (Overall/EU)
"£885,000; £435,000"
Project description
The overall objective of the project is to encourage and support cities in their efforts to improve the quality of life in urban areas while developing local sustainable urban management plans.