Economy of Devon of the railways in the 19th century, Devon's economy has been heavily reliant on tourism. The county's economy has followed the declining trend of British seaside resorts since the mid 20th century, with some recent revival. This revival has been aided by the designation of much of Devon's countryside and coastline as the Dartmoor and Exmoor national parks, and the Jurassic Coast and Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Sites. In 2004 the county's tourist revenue was £1.2 billion. The Met Office is in Exeter as is Connaught plc, and Pennon Group, the water company. The Wrigley Company
Prawle Point and Start Point Site of Special Scientific Interest East Prawle, West Weare (Portland, Dorset), and Thursley Common (Surrey). Prawle is also an important site for the Cirl bunting, and supports a rich lichen assemblage. Prawle Point and Start Point Site of Special Scientific Interest The Prawle Point and Start Point Site of Special Scientific Interest ( to ) is a 341.2 hectare biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in southern Devon, notified in 1976. It includes the coastal headlands of Prawle Point and Start Point. The soft cliffs between Prawle Point and Start Point are recognised as being one of the most important sites for solitary