We are aware of recent media coverage regarding diversity in the countryside. We have not had any contact with the sources of that media coverage, and do not recognise the sentiments they portray.
The Glover Review, published in 2019, highlighted the importance of ensuring that everyone can access and enjoy protected landscapes. The Malvern Hills National Landscape works to support this aim by helping ensure the countryside is a place that all visitors can enjoy. For example, we have recently been improving accessibility on the public footpath network by replacing stiles with easy-to-use pedestrian gates.
Malvern Hills National Landscape
The Forest of Dean District Council is currently consulting on the Revised Draft Local Plan, which sets out the policies and land use allocations for the District up to 2045. We will be reviewing the proposed policies and site allocations to understand the potential implications for the Malvern Hills National Landscape and its setting, and will be submitting a response to the consultation.
The District Council are inviting comments from the public, with the consultation open until 18th March 2026. To have your say, you can take part here: www.fdean.gov.uk/reviseddraftlocalplan
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Over 800 trees and shrubs have just been planted at a site adjoining the Cradley Brook in Mathon. Some of these plants will help to turn a stand of established oak trees into a diverse and resilient woodland whilst the rest will be used to connect this to another area of (ancient) woodland by the brook.
Creating and connecting habitats in this way is a key part of our work to support nature recovery in the area.
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