Kielder Dark Sky Bid
People in Northumberland could soon have better views of the night sky.
A consultation is due to get under way on securing dark sky status for nearly 400 square miles of countryside in the Kielder Forest area, in a move aimed at boosting tourism.
If successful, controls would be put in place to prevent light pollution.
Project chiefs will talk to residents, parish councils and businesses to gauge feedback before an application to the International Dark-Sky Association.
Light meter readings from volunteers have confirmed that the area already has some of the darkest skies in England.
Read more at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-18189083
People in Northumberland could soon have better views of the night sky.
A consultation is due to get under way on securing dark sky status for nearly 400 square miles of countryside in the Kielder Forest area, in a move aimed at boosting tourism.
If successful, controls would be put in place to prevent light pollution.
Project chiefs will talk to residents, parish councils and businesses to gauge feedback before an application to the International Dark-Sky Association.
Light meter readings from volunteers have confirmed that the area already has some of the darkest skies in England.
Read more at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-18189083