Organisations, community groups and individuals are being asked for their views on the
consultation draft of a five-year plan to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the
North Pennines.
Every five years the North Pennines National Landscape partnership produces a
management plan, on behalf of the area’s four local authorities, which sets out how the
National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark will be looked after to benefit nature,
people and climate.
The draft plan covers 2026 to 2031 and is available online along with a survey to gather
views and feedback.
The plan sets out a Vision for the North Pennines in 2040, where the National Landscape
is the most wildlife-rich area in England’s uplands and demonstrates the full potential of
Protected Landscapes to support nature, people and place. The Vision ends with the
commitment that the North Pennines is fit to face the future and can be handed on to
the next generation in ever-improving condition.
Chris Woodley-Stewart, Director of the North Pennines National Landscape team, said:
“This is a plan for the area, not a work plan for the National Landscape team, and many
organisations, individuals and communities have a role in helping to deliver it. For this
iteration of the Management Plan, there is a robust focus on nature recovery, with
priority species identified for the different habitats within the National Landscape.
There are extensive suggested outcomes and measures for the National Landscape and
Geopark that will provide positive benefits for nature and landscape.
“There is a firm commitment to continue working with farmers and land managers,
supporting their efforts to manage the land in harmony with nature. And crucially there
is a section on how people can access and enjoy this protected landscape and gain
multiple benefits for their own wellbeing.”
The draft plan can be found at https://managementplan.northpennines.org.uk/ and the
consultation is at
https://www.cognitoforms.com/NorthPenninesNationalLandscape/ManagementPlan
Consultation
