Our projectsOur projects
We run a number of projects that help people learn about the area, explore it or take action to care for it. All the projects help achieve the objectives of the High Weald AONB Management Plan.
The projects normally run for at least 3 years and have a dedicated project officer or officers.
Project funding comes from a range of sources. Current supporters include the Heritage Lottery Fund, Natural England, Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, Woodland Trust, High Weald Landscape Trust as well as local authorities.
Research project Before we can help people look after the High Weald and appreciate why it is special, we need to understand it ourselves. This is the purpose of the over-arching research project. The project sets ou... Read more |
Ancient Woodland Restoration Project Specialist management advice to landowners, land managers and forestry contractors on the restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS) Read more |
Weald Meadows Initiative Practical support to landowners with the management, enhancement and creation of species-rich grasslands in the Weald. The Meadows Officer can undertake surveys, produce plans Read more |
Weald Forest Ridge Landscape Partnership A £3.3 million programme to widen access to, and conservation of, the Weald Forest Ridge's special landscape, cultural and historic features; by involving local people and organisations Read more |
Weald & Downs Ancient Woodland Survey A project that is updating the Ancient Woodland Inventory for the AONB and neighbouring districts in East Sussex and Kent. Read more |
High Weald Heroes A programme that helps primary schools to recognise and value the special features of the High Weald AONB in their area and to use the landscape as a cross-curricular resource. Read more |
