The core functions of the Isle of Wight AONB Partnership are to:

• Produce and review an AONB Management Plan.
• Raise awareness and appreciation of the AONB.
• Encourage people to take account of the AONB when carrying out any actions that might impact upon it.
• Monitor and report on the management of the AONB.
• Promote sustainable forms of social and economic development that conserves and enhances the AONB. This includes commenting on development control and planning policy issues.