The Rother and Romney Water Catchment Plan sets out a vision for the catchment and identifies and prioritises opportunities for improving its environment. The Plan lists the projects that have been undertaken by the High Weald AONB Partnership, Sussex Wildlife Trust and Kent Wildlife Trust since it's creation in 2014. The Plan is guided by a wide range of data, expert opinion, local evidence and stakeholder consultation. It is an evolving document, updated as new information becomes available. If you have any ideas or comments, or your local group, community or organisation would like to be involved then please contact the AONB Partnership.
Deer management update, upcoming events and hedging short film...
Farming Futures Conference follow up, Fungi event round-up and upcoming events...
Events bulletin including updates on our Farming Futures conference, Sussex Lund drop-in and Fungi Foray event.
A map showing the Upper Rother & Dudwell Valley Farm Cluster area and members.
A summary of the recommendations contained within the reports produced as part of the High Weald Nature Recovery Review (grasslands) in 2018/19.
A vision for High Weald grasslands; for people and for nature.
A report produced by Iain Parkinson (Royal Botanic Gardens), James Newmarch (East Sussex County Council) and Keith Datchler (Battle Verge Project). The report provides detailed recommendations for improving the biodiversity of the High Weald's historic routeways to achieve nature recovery.
The High Weald Housing Design Guidance provides clear, succinct, practical and consistent advice on design expectations for new housing development within the High Weald AONB. This version is presented in double-page spread form.
A summary of the process and outcomes of the eight-week public consultation carried out for the High Weald Housing Design Guide, between 19 June and 14 August 2019.
The High Weald Housing Design Guidance provides clear, succinct, practical and consistent advice on design expectations for new housing development within the High Weald AONB.
A report produced by the High Weald AONB Partnership on behalf of the Weald Meadows Network. The report is composed of interviews with grassland managers, highlighting the challenges and benefits of caring for species-rich grassland.
A report produced by the High Weald AONB Partnership on behalf of the Weald Meadows Network. The report summaries the online survey of Weald grassland managers.
A report produced by Paul Cobb of Farm Wildlife on behalf of the Weald Meadows Network. The report provides detailed recommendations on how stewardship and other schemes can support species-rich grassland recovery.
Appendices that accompany a report produced by Paul Cobb of Farm Wildlife on behalf of the Weald Meadows Network. The report provides detailed recommendations on how stewardship and other schemes can support species-rich grassland recovery.
A report produced by Ted Chapman of Royal Botanic Gardens on behalf of the Weald Meadows Network. The report provides detailed recommendations on seed sourcing to achieve species-rich grassland recovery.
Presentation by Graham Harvey to the High Weald Farming Futures conference October 2019 focusing on changing land use and the benefits of moving away from petro-chemical farming.
Presentation by Tim May to the High Weald Farming Futures conference October 2019 focusing on taking over a family farm and keeping it profitable, whilst trying to reduce inputs and maintain flexibility.
Presentation by Stephen Briggs to the High Weald Farming Futures conference October 2019 focusing on agroforestry in the High Weald landscape.
Presentation by Charles Burrell to the High Weald Farming Futures conference October 2019 focusing on how what has been learned at Knepp can be applied across a wider landscape to link ecologically important areas.
Read about the wide range of land management projects funded by Sussex Lund across the High Weald AONB in 2019.
This report sets out the activities and achievements of the Upper Rother and Dudwell Farm Cluster from April 2018 to March 2019.
A summary of the AONB Partnership's activities and achievements.
