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
The protected landscape covers 1/3 of Cornwall. There is a need to do more to help communities, the environment, landscape and seascape, nature recovery and climate crisis we are facing.
Your support is vital to the work of the Trust, helping us to raise awareness of Cornwall’s protected landscape and to support great practical projects to conserve and enhance the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
When you donate to the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB) Trust, you’re not just a donor—you become an essential part of a community dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of Cornwall’s awe-inspiring landscapes. Your financial contribution goes directly to caring for the protected landscape, primarily by supporting local projects via our Environmental Landscape Fund.
Your support is vital to the work of the Trust, helping us to raise awareness of Cornwall’s protected landscape and to facilitate the regeneration of the landscape in ways that benefit the environment and local communities.
Find out moreDiscover how your generous donation directly contributes to conservation efforts, community wellbeing, educational outreach, and the proactive management of Cornwall’s protected landscape.
Empower individuals to conserve and enhance the landscape.
Inspire visitors to care for the beautiful landscape.
Provide vital funds to ensure the resilience of Cornwall National Landscape.
Increase access for all to the protected landscape.
Meet the dedicated team behind the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB) Trust, all passionate about conserving and enhancing our beautiful Cornish landscapes.
Meet our Board of Trustees, the guiding force behind our conservation and community efforts in the protected landscape
Hugh St Aubyn, MBA, grew up on St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall, surrounded by natural beauty, inspiring his career in environmental sustainability. With over 10 years of experience, he is a Sustainability and Social Impact Consultant. At St Aubyn’s Estates, he implemented a sustainability strategy and an Environmental Management System, earning the Green Dragon Level 4 Award. Hugh chairs the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Trust and has researched pollinator decline at the University of Exeter. He holds an MBA in Sustainability, an MA in Psychotherapy, and a BA in Religion and Anthropology. Hugh enjoys running, Pilates, and regenerative thinking.
Deborah Boden, former Coordinator for the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site, is now a consultant on protected landscape management and environmental growth investment. She chairs the World Heritage UK Climate Emergency group. Deborah managed the UK's largest industrial landscape World Heritage Site for 18 years, securing its UNESCO status in 2006 and attracting over £90 million in investment. Before moving to Cornwall, she led cultural development organizations in Leicestershire and Essex and managed Museums and Art Galleries, including the Archaeology service and Bristol and Region Environmental Record Centre, for Bristol City Council.
Gitty, with a degree in Public Health Engineering from Tehran University and an M.Sc. in Occupational Medicine from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, has lived in England since 1979. She worked for Cornwall Council before joining the Environment Agency in 1996, retiring in June 2020. With 37 years of experience, Gitty is knowledgeable in environmental issues like Climate Change, Pollution Prevention, and Resource Management. Awarded an MBE in 2010 for services to recycling and waste industries in Cornwall, she was recognized as an inspirational woman in Cornwall from 2018 to 2020. Gitty excels in strategic thinking, networking, and public engagement.
Mark has recently retired from forty years as a solicitor practising locally. He is experienced in running a wide range of charities and the competing demands of interests and allocation of resources. His love and respect for the Cornish countryside was first fostered by his farming family and lasted all his life. Mark has walked the Cornish coastal path and is now exploring the highways and byways of the Duchy, reaffirming his belief that the landscape is a precious asset that needs to be protected yet accessible to everybody, particularly in this increasingly crowded and conflicted environment.
Greg over 20 years’ experience in researching, teaching and implementing multiple dimensions of sustainable development. He has worked with international organisations such as United Nations as well as organisations in the government, education and third sectors. He is the author of numerous journal articles and four books on different components of sustainability and is currently working on his fifth book exploring the opportunities and barriers for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals within local communities. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as well as the Institution of Environmental Sciences.
Introducing members who provide valuable expertise and guidance to support our mission.
Peter sits on the Trust board through his role as Chair of the Cornwall National Landscape Partnership. He runs the Green Futures Network at the University of Exeter, connecting the latest environmental and climate research with governments, communities, and organisations taking action. He is also a Director of Sustainable Food Cornwall, and Chairs the Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum Climate and Environment Alliance. Peter is also a coach, facilitator, and trainer, working to support organisations to respond to complex and uncertain challenges. Previously, Peter was Co-Chair of the international Transition Network for 7 years, supporting a global movement of grassroots climate projects.
Experienced Environment Manager. Skilled in Environmental Compliance, Coaching, Ecological Assessment, Presentation Skills, and Environmental Auditing. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Science - BS focused in Physical Geography from The University of Sheffield.
By becoming a business supporter of the Cornwall AONB Trust, you elevate your position within the community. Your corporate and social responsibility better leveraged through meaningful contributions to environmental conservation and community well-being. In return, enjoy heightened brand visibility across our various platforms and tap into our expert network for valuable insights in sustainable practices and community development. Together we can take care of the landscape and environment for a more sustainable future.
The Environment Landscape Fund has been set up to enable local organisations, communities, individuals and businesses to deliver projects that support the policies, aims and objectives of the Cornwall National Landscape.
We will provide grants up to £500 to either help small scale projects ‘get off the ground’ or as part of a larger-scale endeavour.
Find out more at grant funding page
When you donate to the Cornwall AONB Trust, you’re not just a donor—you become an essential part of a community dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of Cornwall’s most special landscapes. Your financial contribution goes directly to caring for the protected landscape, primarily by supporting local projects via our Environmental Landscape Fund.
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DonateYour support is vital to the work of the Trust, helping us to raise awareness of Cornwall’s protected landscape and to facilitate the regeneration of the landscape in ways that benefit the environment and local communities.
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