Kent Countryside Partnerships
countryside

Protect/explore/enjoy

North West Kent

The North West Kent Countryside Partnership was developed out of a desire to the help the environment and local community.

http://www.nwkcp.org

Kent High Weald

The Kent High Weald Partnership is pioneering a range of projects that bring together habitat management and a better understanding of the High Weald Landscape.

http://www.khwp.org.uk

Medway Valley

Since 1988 we have delivering these aims through many practical conservation projects throughout the Medway catchment and in the boroughs of Maidstone and Tonbridge & Malling.

http://www.medwayvalley.org

Mid Kent Downs

The Mid Kent Downs Countryside Partnership is a not-for-profit organisation that gives support and advice for countryside conservation projects in the central part of the Kent Downs Area.

sally.evans@kentdowns.org.uk

Medway Swale Estuary

A not-for profit organisation established in 2000, centred around the understanding, conservation and promotion of the estuary’s natural and historical environments.

http://msep.org.uk

Kentish Stour

The Kentish Stour Countryside Partnership works closely with landowners and local communities to promote both landscape and nature conservation, and develop opportunities for appropriate access and informal recreation.

http://www.kentishstour.org.uk

Romney Marsh

Romney Marsh The Fifth Continent is known for its natural beauty, the diversity of its habitats, rich history, extensive coastline and its sheep.

http://www.rmcp.co.uk

White Cliffs

The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership was set up to help conserve and enhance the special coast and countryside of Dover and Shepway districts, and make it accessible to all.

http://www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk

Thanet Coast

Thanet enjoys an attractive combination of coast and countryside and is a popular holiday and day-trip destination.

http://thanetcoast.org.uk

Our vision is to Engage people and communities to manage, enhance, explore and be inspired by their natural environment.

About the Countryside Management Partnerships

Countryside Management Partnerships (CMPs) were established through Countryside Commission/Agency policies through the 1970’s to 1990’s. While many across the country have been subsumed into local authority countryside teams, Kent’s seven Countryside Management Partnerships have managed to retain a local identity whilst operating as a county wide service.

We are, fundamentally, a suite of delivery organisations for Kent’s green and blue spaces. We come equipped with experienced and skilled staff, dedicated volunteer teams, tools and vehicles. We play a vital role in the conservation of the Kent countryside and coast through engaging with local communities and landowners.

Our objectives are:

  • Work in partnership to conserver and enhance Kent’s landscape, countryside and coast through advice provision and direct countryside management
  • Improve the quality of life for residents and visitors alike through improved accessibility and the promotion and development of sustainable countryside recreation
  • Provide opportunities for greater enjoyment, engagement and understanding of Kent’s countryside, towns and coasts through volunteering, event and education programmes
  • Deliver local, county and national objectives in the maintenance and enhancement of the countryside working

Please contact your local Countryside Partnership for more information.