Hopefully this spooky season there aren’t actually any Greater Horseshoe Bats in your cauldron! This particular species of bat is one of the rarest, and Cornwall’s protected landscape offers key...
Melodie Manners
Welcome the hub for partners, stakeholders and strategic organisations engaged with Cornwall National Landscape.
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.
Partnership Manager
Emma transitioned from civil servant to Environmental Manager in energy and renewables, post-conservation work in Kenya. She now leads a team in Cornwall, focused on landscape conservation and positive community impact.
Business Development Officer
Melodie, as Business Development Officer for Cornwall National Landscape, leverages her marketing expertise to promote and fulfill the landscape’s goals, also serving as Secretariat for the Cornwall AONB Trust.
Project Development Officer
Coralie manages the project pipeline for Cornwall National Landscape, overseeing development from concept to delivery, aligning with the management plan and encompassing diverse themes like art, heritage, health, and ecology.
Office & Finance Manager
Karen is a vital member of our team, indispensable to our success and operations.
Planning Officer
Jim Wood, with over 30 years at the intersection of planning and landscape, is a Planning Officer at Cornwall National Landscape. A Chartered Landscape Architect, his expertise in renewable energy and protected landscapes guides his role in planning consultations and advising on landscape matters.
Planning Officer
Louise is a Chartered Town Planner with background and expertise in Nationally Protected Landscapes. She guides development proposals and planning policy to ensure the best outcome for the natural beauty of the Cornwall National Landscape.
Activities Officer - Monumental Improvement Project
Iain, an Activity Officer for Cornwall National Landscape, focuses on engaging the community with “at risk” scheduled monuments, aiming to preserve and accurately record them. With over 15 years in historic environment projects, he passionately educates about Cornwall’s rich heritage of 1,400 monuments.
Archaeological Officer
Jeanette manages archaeological work for the Monumental Improvement project, leads tours, and aids a fishing heritage center project in Newlyn, drawing from her deep-rooted maritime heritage.
Archaeological Assistant
Linus, an Archaeological Technician Apprentice, supports the Monumental Improvement Project, gaining field experience and academic knowledge to preserve historical sites for future generations.
Business Admin Apprentice - Monumental Improvement Project
James, the Business Administration Apprentice on the Monumental Improvement project, aids in promoting Cornwall’s heritage, supports event organization, and is acquiring skills for a promising career in heritage management.
Farm Engagement Officer - Farming in Protected Landscapes
Seán, with a background in nature reserve management and experience in farming, 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.
Project Officer - FiPL Farm Adviser
Richard is well-versed and knowledgeable in farming.
Project Support Co-ordinator - Farming in Protected Landscapes
Claire excels in project coordination.
Administration Assistant - Farming in Protected Landscapes
Iwona is meticulous, ensuring every detail is perfect.
Cornwall National Landscape is governed by a Partnership of 20 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 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.
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.
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.
