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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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Executive Board & Governance

The Cornwall AONB is governed by a partnership of 20 organisations

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Funders and Project Partners

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Partners & Organisations Directory

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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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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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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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  • 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

  • LEI Natural Beauty Boscastle
  • Farming in Protected Landscapes
  • The Heart of Natural Beauty
  • Cornish Hedges
  • Natural Beauty & The Beast
  • Dark Skies
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Case Studies

  • Dark Skies & Ancient Landscapes
  • Inclusive sensory rich story of Natural Heritage on Bodmin Moor
  • Layers of Learning: Investigations at West Northwood Farm
  • Creating the New Wood Symphony
  • Bodmin Moor Conservation & Wildlife project
  • FLOCK! Migration, Birds & Changing Landscapes
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News Item

27 August 2026 · News

Heritage value of a Cornish hedge

Brief for consideration Context Cornish hedges are among Cornwall’s most distinctive cultural and historic assets. Dating back over 3,500 yrs old, they represent one...

Melodie Manners

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Case Studies

Read case studies showing how partnership work is delivering practical, lasting benefits across the landscape.
15 September 2026 12 – Bodmin MoorArchaeologyCommunityHeritage

Dark Skies & Ancient Landscapes

Brought to you by Archaeoastronomy Cornwall & The Cornish Bird Project Overview Dark Skies & Ancient Landscapes: Exploring Bodmin Moor Together was delivered by Carolyn Kennett AKA Archaeoastronomy Cornwall and…

James Richards

12 – Bodmin MoorCommunityHeritageNatureWell-Being

Inclusive sensory rich story of Natural Heritage on Bodmin Moor

Brought to you by The Sensory Trust Project Overview The Sensory Trust, supported by the Natural Beauty & The Beast Community Grant Fund, set out to make Cornwall’s nationally important…

James Richards

12 – Bodmin MoorArchaeologyCommunityHeritage

Layers of Learning: Investigations at West Northwood Farm

Brought to you by Cornwall Young Archaeologists’ Club (CYAC) Project Overview In April 2026, Cornwall Young Archaeologists’ Club (CYAC) delivered Layers of Learning: Investigations at West Northwood Farm, a hands-on…

James Richards

12 – Bodmin MoorCommunityHeritageLanguage

Creating the New Wood Symphony

Brought to you by Global Jamming CIC Project Overview Creating the New Wood Symphony – The World of Invertebrates, an innovative arts and nature project that connected local children and…

James Richards

12 – Bodmin MoorCommunityFarmerHeritageNatureWell-Being

Bodmin Moor Conservation & Wildlife project

Brought to you by Moor Wild Project Overview The Bodmin Moor Wildlife and Conservation Project was delivered by Moor Wild (Previously St Breward wildlife and conservation group) to increase community…

James Richards

12 – Bodmin MoorCommunityHeritageNatureWell-Being

FLOCK! Migration, Birds & Changing Landscapes

Brought to you by This is Nation CIC Project Overview FLOCK! Migration, Birds & Changing Landscapes was a creative engagement project that explored the connections between migratory birds, climate change,…

James Richards

12 – Bodmin MoorCommunityHeritageNatureWell-Being

Etched in Nature

Brought to you by Natural England Golitha NNR The Etched in Nature Project was delivered to enhance visitors’ understanding of the area’s rich natural and cultural heritage. The project combined…

James Richards

12 – Bodmin MoorArchaeologyCommunityHeritage

OY! Mythology of the Moor

Brought to you by Andrew Whittle & Caitlin Clarke Project Overview OY! Mythology of the Moor was a collaborative community arts project led by artists Caitlin Clarke and Andrew Whittle,…

James Richards

12 – Bodmin MoorArchaeologyCommunityHeritageLanguagePartner

Ore-some Origins: From Pickaxes to Pixels

Brought to you by Cornwall Mining World Heritage Site Project Overview Pick Axes to Pixels is an innovative heritage and digital engagement project delivered as part of Cornwall National Landscape’s…

James Richards

12 – Bodmin MoorArchaeologyCommunityFarmerHeritage

Cornish Hedging Taster Days

Brought to you by La Hayes Farm Project Overview The Bodmin Moor Cornish Stone Wall Skills Taster Days were delivered by La Hayes Farm in partnership with CREST, with support…

James Richards

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