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

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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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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

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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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CNL Trust

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

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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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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 the Cornwall National Landscape Priorities hub

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 the Partners & Governance Hub 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 the Planning Hub 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 the Farmer & Landowner Hub 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 the Community Hub 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 the Our Supporters Hub hub

CNL Trust

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

View page
  • Cornwall Landscape Grant
  • Donate
  • Our Supporters

Corporate Social Responsibility Hub

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

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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

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Case Studies

  • Penpont Farm
  • Cornwall Farmland Bird Project
  • Regeneration of Treveddoe Farm
  • BEAST
  • Pigshill Wood Restoration
  • Connecting the Red River – Landowner Engagement for Nature Recovery 
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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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Events

Discover upcoming events across Cornwall National Landscape, from guided walks and community activities to talks, workshops and volunteering opportunities.

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  • March 2026

  • Tue 24

    First online consultation of Cornwall National Landscape Management Plan Review

    March 24 - May 3

    All are invited to be part of something empowering and rooted for Cornwall National Landscape, helping shape a MP that brings People, Place, Nature, Climate together. Take a look at...

  • Tue 24

    National Trust – Online Meadow Creation Webinar

    March 24 @ 09:30 - 11:30

    Our FiPL team, in partnership with the National Trust, are supporting an upcoming online event focused on the creation and long‑term management of species‑rich grassland, a vital habitat for supporting...

  • April 2026

  • Sat 4

    Drop-in clay bead workshops at Into Bodmin

    April 4 @ 11:00 - 14:00
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    This Easter, we’re inviting you to become part of Oy! Mythology of the Moor 🥚 Join artists Andrew Whittle and Caitlin Clarke for a drop-in bead-making workshop, where you’ll create...

  • Fri 17

    FULLY BOOKED – Bodmin Moor Dark Skies Walk & Stargazing

    April 17 @ 18:00 - 21:00
    South Penquite Farm South Penquite Farm, Blisland, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    This event has been fully booked, if you would like to be adding to a waiting list, please contact NaturalBeauty@cornwall.gov.uk  Join our Natural Beauty & The Beast project team at...

    Free
  • Sat 25

    Traditional Cornish Hedging Taster day with CREST Cornwall

    April 25 @ 10:00 - 15:00
    Education Event

    La Hayes Farm in association with CREST Cornwall trainers are running FREE taster days open to all who want to try out a new skill learning how to build a...

  • May 2026

  • Sat 2

    Traditional Cornish Hedging Taster day with CREST Cornwall

    May 2 @ 10:00 - 15:00
    Education Event

    La Hayes Farm in association with CREST Cornwall trainers are running FREE taster days open to all who want to try out a new skill learning how to build a...

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