Ministerial letter of support

Management Plan 2025-2030: letter of support to all Protected Landscapes from Defra Minister for Nature.

Chapter 6: Nature 

Management Plan 2025-2030: The varied biodiversity of the Blackdown Hills is intrinsic to the area’s character and aesthetic appeal.

Chapter 5: People

Management Plan 2025-2030: Positive action for resilience, inclusivity, and enjoyment for all who live in or visit this special place.

Chairman’s foreword

Management Plan 2025-2030: Read Partnership Chairman Bob Nelson’s foreword and introduction to the plan.

Chapter 3: Vision 

Management Plan 2025-2030: Looking to the future with our vision for the Blackdown Hills National Landscape in 2050.

Appendix 1

Management Plan 2025-2030 Appendix 1: What is special about the Blackdown Hills; natural beauty and special qualities of the area.

Appendix 2

Management Plan 2025-2030 Appendix 2: Planning, including general principles for development and major development.

Chapter 4: Place

Management Plan 2025-2030: Conserving and enhancing our diverse landscapes, historic, cultural and natural environments.

Chapter 8: Delivery and monitoring 

Management Plan 2025-2030: Implementing the plan, monitoring and evaluation and introducing the delivery plan.

Landscape Character Assessment summary

Management Plan 2025-2030: Supporting information - landscape character assessment topic paper.

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