Policy on Floral and Other Tributes
Places within Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape hold a special meaning for many, and people sometimes wish to commemorate loved ones by leaving items at meaningful locations in the landscape.
We are glad that the National Landscape is a place of cherished memories, but we ask that people do not leave floral and other tributes in the National Landscape’s nature reserves and other natural spaces. These items can sometimes become litter, potentially harming the wildlife and landscape which makes this space so special. Any items of this nature will be removed at the discretion of ourselves and the relevant landowner.
Examples of tributes include: bunches of flowers, wreaths, cards, decorations, pot plants, plaques, other floral tributes or planting, photographs, stones, padlocks or any other similar items.
As an alternative, we have a dedicated scheme, Waymarking the Landscape, which encourages donations towards installing solid oak directional waymarkers, and includes a quality engraved metal plaque.
There are also memorial bench schemes and other options available – if you wish to memorialise a loved one in the landscape we encourage you to contact the landowner to find out of any schemes that are available. If you’re unsure of the landowner then our office might be able to help – feel free to get in touch.