Dorset AONB Management Plan for 2009-2014
This plan sets out the Partnership's vision for the AONB and the work that we all aim to do over that period to care for this special area.
Following an extensive review process, the new AONB management plan is now available! Thanks to everyone who gave their views through the consultation and helped shape this important document. The plan was approved by the Dorset AONB Partnership Board on 4th March 2009. The plan can be downloaded here in four sections:
INTRODUCTORY SECTIONS 2.71 Mb contains the Chairman's foreword, introduction, statement of significance, vision, landscape approach (giving an overview of how the plan relates to the landscape character of the AONB) and an introduction to the policy framework.
NATURAL BEAUTY & HERITAGE 3.99 Mb contains the policy framework for landscape quality, biodiversity, geodiversity, coast & sea and historic & built environment.
LIVING, WORKING & ENJOYING 3.34 Mb contains the policy framework for land management & local products, accessing, enjoying & learning, planning, development & infrastructure and community action.
IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING & REVIEW 625.95 Kb contains details of how the plan will be delivered and the monitoring that will be undertaken by the AONB Partnership.
If you would like to receive a printed copy, please contact the AONB Team on 01305 756782 or use the 'contact us' form from this site.
Strategic Environmental Assessment and Apropriate Assessment
A Strategic Environmental Assessment and Apropriate Assessment screening process were undertaken as part of the development of the AONB Plan. These helped us to ensure that our policies would be as beneficial as possible to the environment. The reports can be downloaded here:
SEA ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2.03 Mb provides details of the environmental assessment and how this influenced development of the AONB plan.
APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT 1.50 Mb screening report outlines potential impacts of our policies and actions on the Natura 2000 sites in and near the AONB. These sites are protected at European level for their nature conservation interest.
See 'next' for the first Dorset AONB Management Plan (2004-2009)
Tim Frost is the Chairman of the Dorset AONB Partnership and has lived and farmed in the AONB for many years. Tim takes an active interest in the Sustainable Development Fund projects.
