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Our objectives can be achieved through various means such as but not...

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Our Vision

The special qualities of the Cornwall AONB are conserved, enhanced and appreciated...

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The Management Plan

The Management Plan is a shared strategy for those who live, work...

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Cornwall AONB Aims,Policies and Objectives
Forces for Change
The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW)

The Management Plan review

This is the first of two consultation and we invite you all...

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What is Natural Beauty?

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are protected landscapes whose distinctive character and...

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Cornwall National Landscape Priorities

Through effective Partnership working the protected landscape plays a crucial role in nature recovery, resilience to climate change and conservation of the historic and natural environment, by consideration of four key priorities

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Priority-Climate

The climate emergency is the defining challenge of our time. In January...

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Priority-Nature

Set against a backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of the...

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Priority-People

Communities in the Cornwall AONB live entirely outside the main towns, within...

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Priority-Place

The Cornwall AONB is unique and special. The beauty and character of...

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Partners & Governance Hub

The hub for partners, stakeholders and strategic organisations engaged with Cornwall National Landscape.

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Executive Board & Governance

The Cornwall AONB is governed by a partnership of 20 organisations

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Funders and Project Partners

The role of our funding partners.

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Partners & Organisations Directory

The organisations supporting Cornwall National Landscape.

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Stakeholder Strategies

We work to influence the shape of forthcoming strategies.

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Strategy for Cornwall National Landscape

The Cornwall AONB Strategy in the context of international, national, regional and...

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Planning Hub

Our role is to provide Planning, and related, consultations; Consultations on Local Plans and Neighbourhood Development Plans and Pre-application consultations made to Cornwall National Landscape.

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Agriculture & Farming Transition

Supporting farmers to achieve a sustainable and profitable farm business and deliver...

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Development Pressures

The statutory purpose of the designation is to conserve and enhance the...

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Landscape-led development

Development within and affecting the Cornwall AONB, should be ‘landscape-led’.

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Nature Recovery & Environment Act

Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are plans for supporting nature in local...

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Planning Responses

The responses we gave to planning matters inside any of our the...

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The Cornwall Local Plan

The Cornwall Local Plan contains policies both specific to the designated landscape...

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Farmer & Landowner Hub

We are committed to supporting farmers to achieve a sustainable and profitable farm business and deliver outcomes for people, place, nature and climate.

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Cornish Hedges

Uniquely different and only found in Cornwall.

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Farming the Future

Cornwall National Landscape consists of 75% farmed land.

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Woodland & Agroforestry

Cornwall's trees and woodlands provide us with many social, economic and environmental...

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Community Hub

Welcome the Community Hub for Cornwall National Landscape.

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Learning Hub

Whether you’re exploring coast paths or learning about local heritage, there’s always...

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Volunteer Resources

Check out various resources which will help hone your skills

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Our Supporters Hub

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Corporate Social Responsibility Hub

We’re asking businesses across Cornwall, to help restore hedges, habitats, and heritage...

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Our Charity

Meet the dedicated team behind the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB) Trust, all...

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Cornwall Landscape Grant
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About us

Discover the team our mandate and everything we stand for.

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Monitoring & Evidence

Our objectives can be achieved through various means such as but not limited to, projects, collaborative...

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Our Vision

The special qualities of the Cornwall AONB are conserved, enhanced and appreciated by all who live,...

View page

The Management Plan

The Management Plan is a shared strategy for those who live, work and visit the Cornwall...

View page

Cornwall AONB Aims,Policies and Objectives
Forces for Change
The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW)

The Management Plan review

This is the first of two consultation and we invite you all to complete the one...

View page

What is Natural Beauty?

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are protected landscapes whose distinctive character and natural beauty are so...

View page

Cornwall National Landscape Priorities

Through effective Partnership working the protected landscape plays a crucial role in nature recovery, resilience to climate change and conservation of the historic and natural environment, by consideration of four key priorities

Visit Cornwall National Landscape Priorities

Priority-Climate

The climate emergency is the defining challenge of our time. In January 2019, Cornwall Council declared...

View page

Priority-Nature

Set against a backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of the natural world and ecological...

View page

Priority-People

Communities in the Cornwall AONB live entirely outside the main towns, within villages, hamlets and scattered...

View page

Priority-Place

The Cornwall AONB is unique and special. The beauty and character of the AONB is primarily...

View page

Partners & Governance Hub

The hub for partners, stakeholders and strategic organisations engaged with Cornwall National Landscape.

Visit Partners & Governance Hub

Executive Board & Governance

The Cornwall AONB is governed by a partnership of 20 organisations

View page

Funders and Project Partners

The role of our funding partners.

View page

Partners & Organisations Directory

The organisations supporting Cornwall National Landscape.

View page

Stakeholder Strategies

We work to influence the shape of forthcoming strategies.

View page

Strategy for Cornwall National Landscape

The Cornwall AONB Strategy in the context of international, national, regional and local priorities and goals.

View page

Planning Hub

Our role is to provide Planning, and related, consultations; Consultations on Local Plans and Neighbourhood Development Plans and Pre-application consultations made to Cornwall National Landscape.

Visit Planning Hub

Agriculture & Farming Transition

Supporting farmers to achieve a sustainable and profitable farm business and deliver outcomes for people, place,...

View page

Development Pressures

The statutory purpose of the designation is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the...

View page

Landscape-led development

Development within and affecting the Cornwall AONB, should be ‘landscape-led’.

View page

Nature Recovery & Environment Act

Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are plans for supporting nature in local areas.

View page

Planning Responses

The responses we gave to planning matters inside any of our the areas inside the Cornwall...

View page

The Cornwall Local Plan

The Cornwall Local Plan contains policies both specific to the designated landscape and also wider policies...

View page

Farmer & Landowner Hub

We are committed to supporting farmers to achieve a sustainable and profitable farm business and deliver outcomes for people, place, nature and climate.

Visit Farmer & Landowner Hub

Cornish Hedges

Uniquely different and only found in Cornwall.

View page

Farming the Future

Cornwall National Landscape consists of 75% farmed land.

View page

Woodland & Agroforestry

Cornwall's trees and woodlands provide us with many social, economic and environmental functions.

View page

Community Hub

Welcome the Community Hub for Cornwall National Landscape.

Visit Community Hub

Learning Hub

Whether you’re exploring coast paths or learning about local heritage, there’s always something exciting to discover,...

View page

Volunteer Resources

Check out various resources which will help hone your skills

View page

Our Supporters Hub

Visit Our Supporters Hub

Corporate Social Responsibility Hub

We’re asking businesses across Cornwall, to help restore hedges, habitats, and heritage skills.

View page

Our Charity

Meet the dedicated team behind the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB) Trust, all passionate about conserving and...

View page

Cornwall Landscape Grant
Donate
Our Supporters

1 Designation 12 Sections

01 – Hartland Marsland to Menachurch Point
02 – Pentire Point to Widemouth
03 – The Camel Estuary
04 – Carnewas to Stepper Point
05 – St Agnes
06 – Godrevy to Portreath
07 – West Penwith
08 – South Coast Western
09 – South Coast Central
10 – South Coast Eastern
11 – Rame Head
12 – Bodmin Moor

Our Projects

Farming in Protected Landscapes
The Heart of Natural Beauty
Cornish Hedges
Natural Beauty & The Beast
Dark Skies
A Monumental Improvement
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Case Studies

Loveland Community Field
Penpont Farm
Cornwall Farmland Bird Project
Regeneration of Treveddoe Farm
BEAST
Pigshill Wood Restoration
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6 March 2026 · Farmer

Peatland Restoration in the South West: A Blueprint for Climate Resilience

Peatland restoration in the South West has been scaled up hugely over the past 5 years. Working in partnership has enabled holistic monitoring, palaeoecological research, planning...

James Richards

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Our latest

Month: November 2024

Beef farmers are invited to join the OPTICK Project

To help manage tick-borne risks.

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Our Vision: A landscape that is inclusive and appreciated by everyone.

Our Mission: Inspire all who live, work and visit to be connected with the landscape.

Website enhanced during the Monumental Improvement project, made possible with thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund

The website continues to use “AONB” because the current Management Plan is still in effect, and its content cannot be updated until the new Cornwall National Landscape plan is formally adopted.

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