High Weald AONB

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Our 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

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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...

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Our Land - experiences to treasure

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Our Land is an innovative, collaborative project that is developing and promoting sustainable rural tourism in the National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the Protected Landscapes) of ...

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Ancient Woodland Restoration Project

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Specialist management advice to landowners, land managers and forestry contractors on the restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS) in the High Weald AONB and  South Downs Nationa...

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Weald Meadows Initiative

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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

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Weald Forest Ridge Landscape Partnership

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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

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Weald & Downs Ancient Woodland Survey

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A project that is updating the Ancient Woodland Inventory for the AONB and neighbouring districts in East Sussex and Kent. 

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Miscellaneous