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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Advocacy
26 April 2023
Please see below the High Weald AONB Partnership’s statement on the proposed Center Parcs development: “We are aware of the proposal for a Center Parcs in Worth Forest which is located in our national landscape – the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is designated as Ancient Woodland and is adjacent to […]
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26 April 2023
Supporters of the High Weald may have noticed that the AONB Unit has only been able to give standing advice on planning applications it has been consulted on since August. This is because our Co-Director and Planning Advisor have been involved in a large public inquiry for 165 dwellings in the AONB near Cranbrook in […]
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26 April 2023
Schoolchildren from Northiam enjoyed a trip on the Kent & East Sussex Railway last week, as part of a special project to learn about the fascinating heritage of their local area. Year 5 and 6 pupils from Northiam C of E Primary School heard about the hop-pickers who travelled from London every year for a […]
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