Working with the protected landscape

Welcome to the hub for partners, stakeholders and strategic organisations engaged with Cornwall National Landscape.

Meet our team

The Cornwall National Landscape team are a small team of proactive officers and volunteers. The team enables and coordinates the delivery of the Management Plan. We seek to deliver the aims, policies and objectives and monitors and reports on Defra is the key majority funder for the Cornwall National Landscape team which is hosted by Cornwall Council, who also part-fund the protected landscape along with the National Trust. We are subject to additional delivery programmes as directed by government.

  • Emma Browning-Fitch | Team and Partnership Manager

    Emma Browning-Fitch

    Team and Partnership Manager

    Emma brings extensive experience to her role as Partnership Manager. With a background in UK Environment Management for Scottish Power Renewables, she has overseen environmental compliance for major onshore and offshore projects as well as a passion for geography.

  • Melodie Manners | Business Development Officer

    Melodie Manners

    Business Development Officer

    Melodie leads the Business Team in her role for Cornwall National Landscape raising the profile of the protected landscape. Her role leverages her communication skills and background in marketing alongside income generation, and innovative business development. Melodie also supports the Cornwall National Landscape Trust.

  • Coralie Barrow | Project Development Officer

    Coralie Barrow

    Project Development Officer

    Coralie leads the Project Development Team developing opportunities and managing the project pipeline for Cornwall National Landscape. She overseas the development from concept to delivery, aligning with the management plan and encompassing diverse themes like art, heritage, health, and ecology.

  • Amy McElhinney | Project Manager

    Amy McElhinney

    Project Manager

    Amy leads the Project Delivery Team and manages the delivery of external projects for Cornwall National Landscape. With a background in heritage and law Amy brings a diverse range of skills to her role.

  • Louise Barattini | Planning Officer

    Louise Barattini

    Planning Officer

    Louise leads the Landscape and Planning Team. She is a Chartered Town Planner with background and expertise in Nationally Protected Landscapes.  She guides development proposals, planning policy and landscape matters to ensure the best outcome for the natural beauty of the Cornwall National Landscape.

  • Seán O’Hea | Farm Engagement Officer - Farming in Protected Landscapes

    Seán O’Hea

    Farm Engagement Officer – Farming in Protected Landscapes

    Seán leads the Farm Engagement Team. He has a background in nature reserve management and experience in farming. He champions agroecological farming for a sustainable future. He’s committed to community involvement and enjoys spending his free time in the seas of Cornwall National Landscape.

  • Karen Johns | Office & Finance Manager

    Karen Johns

    Office & Finance Manager

    Karen is an integral part of Cornwall National Landscape, joining the team in 2003 when the the organisation was created. With a range of administrative and financial experience across multiple sectors including planning, countryside and economic development Karen works within the Business Team and supports the whole organisation.

  • Iain Rowe | Activities Officer - Delivery Team

    Iain Rowe

    Activities Officer – Delivery Team

    Iain, born on the doorstop of our Section 12 (Bodmin Moor), has spent a lifetime being fascinated by, researching and sharing information about the Moor as well the archaeological and historical heritage of Cornwall in general.

  • Linus Firth | Project Officer Archaeologist

    Linus Firth

    Project Officer Archaeologist

    Linus joined the team as an Apprentice Archaeological Technician in 2021 embarking on a new career path following roles in retail management. He quickly progressed and is now supporting project delivery and providing technical expertise for all things archaeological.

  • James Richards | Communications Assistant

    James Richards

    Communications Assistant

    Starting as an apprentice, James leads on project and programme communications as well as supporting with wider Cornwall National Landscape messaging through social media, newsletters, outreach and via our website.

  • Lizzy Masterton | Project Support Co-ordinator

    Lizzy Masterton

    Project Support Co-ordinator

    Lizzy is Project Support Co-ordinator for the Project Development Team, helping to deliver projects from concept to completion. She has a background in art and graphic design and uses her visual and creative skills to help the team deliver engaging, accessible and innovative projects.

  • Claire Brooks | Farm Adviser

    Claire Brooks

    Farm Adviser

    Claire works in the Farming in Protected Landscapes team. She studied environmental geography and international development, and has a background in cartography, scuba diving, farming and the environment sector.

  • Iwona Brooks | Project Support Coordinator

    Iwona Brooks

    Project Support Coordinator

    Iwona supports FiPL project delivery, coordination, and finances. Her strong organisation, reliability and attention to detail helps the team work smoothly and meet deadlines. She brings commitment, problem‑solving skills, and a positive, collaborative approach that strengthens project efficiency. Passionate about nature and the outdoors, she brings genuine enthusiasm to supporting environmentally focused projects.

  • Ginnette Sutherland | Project Support Coordinator

    Ginnette Sutherland

    Project Support Coordinator

    Ginnette, who has lived, studied, and worked along the Cornwall–Devon border, brings a strong connection to the local landscape. After an internship with the Tamar Valley National Landscape, she now supports the Management Plan review, helping ensure partners, stakeholders, and communities shape Cornwall National Landscape’s future.

  • Megan Hickmore | GIS Technician

    Megan Hickmore

    GIS Technician

    Megan grew up between Sections 02 and 03, spending most of her life in and around the river and woodlands. Those landscapes encouraged her interest in understanding and protecting the natural environment, and they’ve shaped her connection to Cornwall’s wider identity. She works as a Project Support Coordinator in the Project Development team. 

  • Emma Jeffery | Administration Officer - Farming in Protected Landscapes

    Emma Jeffery

    Administration Officer – Farming in Protected Landscapes

    Emma works in the Farm Engagement team. She lives in North Cornwall, near sections 01 and 02 and enjoys exploring the coast path and countryside with her dogs.

Our Partners

22 Partners make up the Cornwall National Landscape organisation

Cornwall National Landscape is governed by a Partnership of 22 organisations. The main role of the Partnership is to collaboratively deliver the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB) Management Plan and together we accomplish a great deal for people, place, nature and climate. The Partnership also has an advisory role, providing advice to Cornwall Council and other organisations on issues such as planning and project development. The Cornwall National Landscape Executive Board are a small core group of funding partners and representatives who meet to discuss staffing, budgets and delivery.

The Cornwall AONB is not a land or asset owner

We work with organisations to influence and encourage best practice and positive management of the Protected Landscape.

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Inclusive Events Toolkit

In 2019, the UK Government Landscapes Review, found big inequalities in people’s access to the landscape. The data showed certain groups don’t or can’t use it as much as others, or feel it is not for them. These include the older, the young – especially teens– those from disadvantaged socioeconomic groups and people of the global majority.

Our Inclusive Events Toolkit was developed to help our partners and those who have a role in community engagement in our landscapes enable access for all and help everyone feel welcome and supported.

It was developed from initial research with community champions, organisations and charity groups, who have been a key source of information, guidance and support. However, it is not an exhaustive guide. We are always learning and would welcome any feedback to improve it.

Front cover of Inclusive Events PDF with picture of two children on the beach. brightly coloured graphic shapes surround them.
Front cover of Inclusive Events toolkit
Page from Inclusive Events Toolkit showing people enjoying adapted gardening and a toddler stroking a goat
Page from Inclusive Events Toolkit showing people enjoying adapted gardening and a toddler stroking a goat

Inclusive Events Toolkit

In 2019, the UK Government Landscapes Review, found big inequalities in people’s access to the landscape. The data showed certain groups don’t or can’t use it as much as others, or feel it is not for them. These include the older, the young – especially teens– those from disadvantaged socioeconomic groups and people of the global majority.

Our Inclusive Events Toolkit was developed to help our partners and those who have a role in community engagement in our landscapes enable access for all and help everyone feel welcome and supported.

It was developed from initial research with community champions, organisations and charity groups, who have been a key source of information, guidance and support. However, it is not an exhaustive guide. We are always learning and would welcome any feedback to improve it.

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It's all part of the plan

The Cornwall National Landscape (AONB) Management Plan is a shared strategy for those who live, work and visit the protected landscape. It provides guidance to help Government, statutory organisations and any public body to ensure they are fulfilling their Section 85* duty to ‘have regard to the purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty’ of Cornwall National Landscape.

Our Aims

Our aims outline the focus of the Cornwall National Landscape Partnership over the next 5 years and set our intention of activity and direction of travel for the duration of this Management Plan.

Landscape & Seascape Character
The character and local distinctiveness of the Cornwall National Landscape is conserved and enhanced through appropriate plans, strategies and policies and delivered through project activity.
Nature Recovery & Land Management
Protect, conserve and enhance the natural resources of Cornwall National Landscape, through an integrated approach to sustainable land management which supports biodiversity conservation, habitat connectivity, enhances ecosystem-services supporting natures resilience to climate change.
Climate Change: Building Resilience
Work collaboratively to support opportunities to build and enhance resilience of communities and the environment to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. Encourage approaches which take into account the complex interactions between climate, social and ecosystems. Supporting opportunities to contribute towards to the carbon neutral target of 2030.
Heritage & Culture
Raise awareness, improve understanding and educate people about Cornish culture and the rich cultural history and heritage assets within Cornwall National Landscape. Improve recognition and conservation of the heritage character of the protected landscape, historic buildings and assets for the benefit of current and future generations, recognising their value to creating a ‘sense of place’, and to the local distinctiveness of individual sections.
Responsible & Sustainable Access
Create links between the 12 separate sections of Cornwall National Landscape and demonstrate the diverse landscapes while, connecting a greater range of people with nature and the protected landscape, promoting inclusive and innovative access for all. By encouraging sustainable access, carbon emissions are reduced supporting the Carbon Neutral Cornwall Plan.
Health & Wellbeing
Increase access to the protected landscape to improve levels of physical activity, health and wellbeing. Promote increased mental health through volunteering and projects which connect people to nature, decrease health inequalities and social isolation.
Sustainable Communities & Economies
To ensure the Cornwall National Landscape is a natural place for growth. Effective demonstration that people’s needs can be met fully, in sustainable ways that can enhance natural beauty, particularly how affordable housing can be accommodated through a good understanding of landscape capacity and high-quality design.
Planning & Development
To ensure development conserves and enhances the local distinctiveness and natural beauty of the protected landscape and its setting while meeting the needs of local communities.

Annual Reports

Since 2002, the Cornwall National Landscape team and Partnership has worked to conserve and enhance Cornwall’s protected landscape so that it remains Cornwall’s key economic asset, valued by local people and visitors alike. Read about our past year, and details of projects and activities.

The state of the Cornwall National Landscape

The Cornwall State of the AONB report is a long-term monitoring programme of landscape condition (established in 2007), analysing specific indicators that demonstrate the condition of the AONB.

Partnership Minutes

19.05.25 -Partnership meeting

25.01.25 -Partnership meeting

10.09.24 -Partnership meeting

20.05.24 -Partnership meeting

09.10.23 -Partnership meeting