Surfers celebrate north Devon joining Santa Cruz and Malibu as a World Surfing Reserve.
Surfers are gathering in north Devon to mark the area's official designation as aThe surfers, with coastal experts, locals and environmental groups, are due to mark the occasion in Woolacombe with the unveiling of a statue.
North Devon joins Malibu and Santa Cruz in California, and the Gold Coast and Manly in Australia as a WSR. The designation recognises the quality of the surf as well as the sport's importance to the wider community.The WSR programme was launched in 2009 in California with the aim of "protecting surf ecosystems around the globe".An area around Braunton Burrows is aThe reserve covers about 30km of coastline.
North Devon surfer Kevin Cook, who proposed making the area a surfing reserve, said: "We are delighted to have this remarkable coastline recognised for its quality surf and precious ecosystem.Follow BBC News South West on
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