The Dorset National Landscape Partnership Board meets twice a year and is made up of 19 organisations representing local and environmental interests, local landowners, businesses, environment groups, local authority representatives and various government agencies. The Partnership guides the work of the National Landscape Team, agrees an annual budget and Delivery Plan. Core funding comes from Defra and Dorset Council.
The Dorset National Landscape Team
Dorset National Landscape has a small team who work in partnership with many others, bringing together landowners, the local community and other organisations to create and deliver our Management Plan. Through this plan, our team and partners make sure that Dorset National Landscape is a beautiful, thriving place that all people feel they can be part of.
The Partnership has a core team of 7 (equivalent to 6 full time) and several people working on projects. They work to:
• Provide landscape planning advice
• Promote an understanding of the AONB and how to care for it
• Fundraise and develop new resources for delivering the management plan
• Manage and guide relevant projects
Who we are
The team is hosted by Dorset Council and works to ensure the conservation and enhancement of the Dorset National Landscape.
Dorset National Landscape Manager
Tom Munro
Tom manages the team and coordinates activity and strategic policy for the Dorset National Landscape Partnership. Tom also has the area's coastal & marine remit.
01305 228237 tom.munro@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Landscape Planning Officer, Dorset National Landscape
Richard Brown
Richard is responsible for landscape planning within the area; providing landscape advice to the planning authorities and other partners.
01305 228271 richard.brown@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Dorset National Landscape Culture, Community & Learning Officer
Sue Dampney
Sue oversees the team's communication strategy and develops the cultural, community and learning elements of projects.
01305 228242 sue.dampney@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Dorset National Landscape Countryside Projects Manager
Ian Rees
Ian provides advice and develops projects for land management and conservation.
01305 228235 ian.rees@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Dorset National Landscape Farming in Protected Landscapes Officer
Rachel Janes
Rachel manages our Farming in Protected Landscapes fund.
01305 228256 Rachel.Janes@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Dorset National Landscape Visitor, Tourism and Access Manager
Sally King
Sally works on tourism, access and visitor management projects across Dorset National Landscape and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
01305 225091 sally.a.king@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Stepping Into Nature Project Coordinator
Julie Hammon
Jules works as part of the Stepping into Nature team, supporting people to access and enjoy nature.
01305 224785 julie.hammon@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Stepping into Nature Project Coordinator
Kate Townsend
Kate works as part of the Stepping into Nature team, supporting people to access and enjoy nature.
01305 228246 kate.townsend@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Nature Buddies Project Support Officer
Charlotte Loving
Charlotte provide support to the Stepping into Nature Team, working on the Nature buddies Project. Charlotte works part time, usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
01305 224707 charlotte.loving@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Project Support Officer
Caroline Richards
Caroline is Project Support Officer for the team and the key link for Dorset Food & Drink CIC.
01305 224717 caroline.richards@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
