Blackdown Hills AONB

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a designated protected landscape. It is looked after by a partnership of local authorities, government agencies, conservation organisations and community groups (Blackdown Hills AONB Partnership), and by small team of staff based in Hemyock. We:

  • Communicate the value of the landscape, biodiversity and history of the Blackdown Hills
  • Provide opportunities for people to learn about and visit the Blackdown Hills AONB
  • Help people access the area to improve their health and wellbeing
  • Involve and support the people and organisations who are helping to look after this protected landscape
  • Encourage sustainable forms of social and economic development.

Our work involves collaborating with a network of organisations, businesses, farmers, landowners and local communities. Together, we run and are involved with, a range of projects and initiatives to conserve and protect the Blackdown Hills AONB – its natural environment, its heritage, and its culture – while keeping in mind the needs of local communities and businesses.

Access / facilities / parking: Variable and often limited

Cost: Variable

Telephone Number: 01823 680681
Email Address: blackdownhills@devon.gov.uk   lisa.turner@devon.gov.uk

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