With over 414 hectares of land and only six rangers, those charged with protecting Formby's coastline are outnumbered.
Since the National Trust took over the property in 1967 they have struck a "delicate balance" between adapting to constant change, protecting natural habitats, and repairing the damage made by past generations. While many may associate the coastline with fights over parking spaces and red squirrels those on the ground along with a group of dedicated volunteers are fighting to preserve an area that has been inhabited for over 9,000 years.
An average of 1.2 million people flood to the Sefton coastline each year and for those six rangers, their job is a "revolving door" from troubleshooter to conservationist.
