Management Overview

One of the core functions of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership is to produce and review a Management Plan. As well as being a legal requirement it is also an opportunity to draw together all interested parties to generate long-term visions for the area. The overall aim is to ensure continuity and consistency of management over time, to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the landscape for the use and enjoyment of future generations.

The Management Plan outlines the policies, actions and objectives for the management of the Island’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The special qualities of the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are many, contrasting, varied and inspiring. They contribute greatly to the quality of life and well-being of local communities and visitors. To enable a more structured approach to facilitate the long-term management of the designation, we have separated the different components that form and shape the landscape.

These fall into nine broad themes:

1. 01 Landscape Character
2. 02 Earth Heritage
3. 03 Wildlife
4. 04 Historic Environment
5. 05 Climate Change
6. 06 Living and Working - Communities and Development
7. 07 Living and Working - Rural Economy
8. 08 Traffic and Transport
9. 09 Visiting and Enjoying

Download An Introduction to the Isle of Wight AONB Management Plan 2009-2014:
http://www.wightaonb.org.uk/documents/aonb_intro.pdf

Download a full copy of the Isle of Wight AONB Management Plan 2009-2014:
http://www.wightaonb.org.uk/documents/IWAONBManagementPlan2009.pdf