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Partnership Management Plan 2026-31
Executive Summary
The South Downs National Park is a diverse tapestry of rare habitats and wildlife, incredibly beautiful and inspirational landscapes, distinctive towns and villages, and a rich history and culture. It has been shaped by people for many thousands of years and continues to be shaped by its farmers, landowners, communities, businesses, volunteers and visitors.
The world is facing challenges of nature loss, climate change and economic uncertainty. The impacts of these global crises are already being seen across the South Downs.
This Plan is the most important document for the National Park. While it is facilitated by the National Park Authority, its delivery will require collaboration and close working with many different partners of all sizes.
Together we must decide how we want to continue to shape this ever-changing landscape. How we will collectively manage change positively, welcoming new opportunities while protecting that which cannot be replaced.
This Partnership Management Plan sets out 7 collective priorities for the next five years (2026–31), with targets for each that we will report back on every year.
This Plan is ambitious –
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The Aims of the South Downs Partnership Management Plan 2026-31
