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26 April 2023
Come and find us on stand C38 for a drink and a chat. Hear about our latest grant opportunities for farmers, land mangers and communities, and learn more about this historic and precious landscape...
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Advocacy
26 April 2023
The High Weald is a working landscape, with a rich farming history stretching back to the neolithic period. Livestock grazing over many generations has helped shape the area into the beautiful and much-loved landscape we know today. Like other places in England, the High Weald is ideally suited to livestock farming as our soils grow […]
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26 April 2023
Did you know the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has some of the darkest skies in the South East? Communities across the AONB will celebrate their unique and historic view of the stars at the first ever Wild About Dark Skies Festival, running Saturday 18 – Sunday 26 February 2023. Free events will take […]
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26 April 2023
Our 2020-2022 Biennial Review is now available to download, setting out the High Weald AONB Partnership’s activities over the past two financial years, including the challenges faced – and overcome – during the Covid-19 pandemic. Key highlights include: Our work to conserve and protect this precious, historic landscape wouldn’t be possible without our valued partners, from central government, local […]
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26 April 2023
Calling all community groups, trusts, charities, town and parish councils, artists, musicians, theatre companies, schools and individuals who own or manage land in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Would you like to improve your corner of the High Weald for wildlife or scenic beauty? Do you have an idea that might […]
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Advocacy
26 April 2023
In January, the Government published its response to Julian Glover’s independent Landscapes Review, which looked at whether the protections for National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) are still fit for purpose. The proposals were subject to a 12-week public consultation period which ended on 9th of April. The recommendations of the ‘Glover Review’ were warmly welcomed by […]
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26 April 2023
The Pasture Fed Livestock Association (PFLA) is looking for a experienced project manager to lead a two-year Farmer Mentoring project across the South East, covering the High Weald, Kent Downs and Surrey Hills AONBs. This new full-time role is due to commence end of April 2022. It is supported by the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme, which gives […]
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26 April 2023
We are running an exciting programme of events for farmers and land managers in the High Weald AONB, providing inspiration and guidance for projects that could be funded by the Farming in Protected Landscapes grant programme. The event programme covers a broad range of practical topics from mob grazing to monitoring soil health, incorporating both ‘in-person’ events […]
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26 April 2023
We’re delighted to reveal that the fifth annual High Weald Walking Festival will take place from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 September 2022. Experience the spectacular High Weald landscape in all its autumnal glory with an exciting programme of guided and self-guided walks, completely FREE OF CHARGE. As always there will be something for every age and ability, and we’re aiming […]
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