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]]>The naturally dry heathland and the precious ancient woodland on the Chase is extremely vulnerable to fire. There have been a number of fires around the Chase this summer, the most recent one being near Chase Road on August 5th which destroyed an area the size of 21 football pitches of heathland habitats, killing lots of wildlife in its wake. It is not yet known what caused this latest fire but it will take many years for the area to recover.
Wildfires in the countryside cause huge devastation to wildlife.
With temperatures expected to reach 34C this week, the wildfire risk continues to be exceptionally high for Staffordshire’s countryside. We are urging all our visitors to not have campfires, BBQs, naked flames or cigarettes and please do take home all your litter. The ground is tinder dry and even a small ember can cause an out of control wildfire.
BBQs and fires of any sort are not permitted anywhere on the Chase including the woods, heathland, visitor centres and car parks.
If you see anyone with a lit fire or BBQ then please call 999 immediately and ask for the fire service.
Please continue to avoid the fire site in Sherbook Valley and respect the Chase Road closures that are in place for everyone’s safety, while the wildfire risk remains high.
We all want to say a huge thank you to the fire service for all their efforts over the last couple of weeks and to thank the countryside team and partners who have all worked flat out to support firefighters with containing the blaze and damping down areas.
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]]>It includes the bigger than ever Annual Review for 2025-2026 that has now been published. Find details on the upcoming Heath Week, the National Heathland Conference which will be held in Staffordshire with Cannock Chase field visits. There are reminders to Have your say on the Chase Road consultation and information on the draft Local Nature Recovery strategy.
The e-newsletter will keep you up to date on news from the Cannock Chase National Landscape, work in progress and the projects we are currently involved in.
Please do forward and share with colleagues, family and friends and ask them to sign up here to receive their own copy.
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]]>The Annual Review, which is bigger than ever this year, provides a summary of last year’s achievements and successes of the Cannock Chase National Landscape Partnership.
It showcases the breadth of work that has gone on in delivering our core purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Cannock Chase.
Please feel free to share around your colleagues and networks as appropriate.
Previous Annual Reviews can be found here.
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]]>The e-newsletter provides information on the first Historic Environment Strategy for Cannock Chase National Landscape, details on the AGM and joint committee meting taking place on the 6th July, the SAC Partnership’s Chase Road consultation, new website for the National Landscape, Insectafest events and access to presentations from the Annual Conference.
Please do forward the e-newsletter and share with colleagues, family and friends and ask them to sign up here to receive their own future copy.
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]]>Members of the public wishing to observe this meeting in person are welcome to do so.
If you wish to ask a question during Public Questions you must inform the National Landscape Team in writing by electronic email (addressed to cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk) no later than close of play Wednesday 1st July 2026 . Questions must relate to the business of the Joint Committee and the statutory purpose of the AONB to ‘conserve and enhance’ Cannock Chase. Only questions that have been received in advance in writing will be permitted at meetings. Please read the full protocol for public questions.
Agenda
Exclusion of the Public and Press
Papers for the meeting are here.
Published reports to accompany agenda items are below:
Item 8 Business Plan 2026-27
Item 10 Annual Review 2025-26
Item 11 AONB Management Plan Progress Report 2025-26
Item 12 Farming in Protected Landscapes 5-year review
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]]>Booking is now open for the Annual Conference 2026. You can find out more and book your place here .
The e-newsletter provides a reminder of funding available from the Sustainable Development Fund, available for local communities, organisations, businesses and individuals for projects that promote and achieve sustainable development. Details on the fund and how to apply can be found on the website here.
Also you can find more information on the recent successful translocation of Red Wood Ants.
Please do forward the e-newsletter and share with colleagues, family and friends and ask them to sign up here to receive their own copy.
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]]>This year’s conference is being held on Wednesday 3rd June at the Aquarius Ballroom in Hednesford. In addition to hearing about our achievements over the past year, you can also join in on the discussion about outdoor recreation on Cannock Chase, and help inform the preparation of recreation management policy.
Our new Management Plan (2025-2030) includes a commitment to prepare a Recreation Management Strategy for the National Landscape. The Strategy will seek to ensure there is a joined-up and strategic approach to the management of recreation on the Chase, that balances people’s enjoyment of the outdoors with enhanced protection of the environment.
Conference programme
Registration, networking and mini partners exhibition from 09:45am
Morning Session (10.30am – 12.15pm)
Councillor Tony Pearce, Chair of the Cannock Chase National Landscape Joint Committee will open the conference at 10.30am
Review of the Year by Cannock Chase National Landscape Team
Keynote address “The importance of outdoor recreation” by Paddy Harrop, Co-Chair of the Outdoor Recreation Network and Director, Central England, Forestry England
Networking lunch and mini partners exhibition (12.15pm – 13.30pm)
Afternoon Session (13.30pm – 15.30pm)
Reflections on outdoor recreation on Cannock Chase by Cannock Chase National Landscape team.
Breakout sessions to discuss action that needs to be taken
Closing remarks and conference close
How to book your place
To book your place onto the Conference please follow the link here. Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 delegates from each organisation.
Bookings will be on a first come, first served basis. Please ensure you book your lunch and if you have any dietary requirements do let us know at the time of booking.
We look forward to seeing you on 3rd June 2026.
Any queries please do note hesitate to contact us on cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk.
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]]>The National Landscape offers a range of grants that can help you to deliver your environmental and community schemes. Your project must lie within or very close to the boundary of the National Landscape (see map), deliver benefits for the designated area, and demonstrate a clear link with the priorities set out in our Management Plan.
We are also pleased to announce that this year’s 2026 National Heathland Conference is coming to Staffordshire with field visits on Cannock Chase.
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]]>We hope to have presentations from external speakers in the field of outdoor recreation in protected landscapes. This will be followed by roundtable discussions and plenary feedback on relevant topics.
Partners will be invited to display information for delegates at a table top exhibition during the conference.
It will be a full day event from 10.30am to 3.30pm with a light lunch and refreshments provided.
More details and full information on how to book your place will be available in due course.
To ensure that you receive further details on the conference and regular updates on our work please do subscribe to our e-newsletter here.
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]]>The e-newsletter will keep you up to date on news from the Cannock Chase National Landscape, work in progress and the projects we are currently involved in.
This month is our Spring Watch newsletter with news on adder conservation, habitat improvement works at Cannock Wood, a Dark Skies evening with young beavers, bat boxes and more projects that have been funded.
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]]>Members of the public wishing to observe this meeting in person are welcome to do so.
If you wish to ask a question during Public Questions you must inform the National Landscape Team in writing by electronic email (addressed to cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk) no later than 12 noon Thursday 12th March 2026 . Questions must relate to the business of the Joint Committee and the statutory purpose of the AONB to ‘conserve and enhance’ Cannock Chase. Only questions that have been received in advance in writing will be permitted at meetings. Please read the full protocol for public questions.
Agenda and papers for the meeting are here.
Appended reports to accompany agenda items are below.
Item 7 Framework for deer management
Item 8 Historic Environment strategy March 2026 and Report on the public consultation
Item 11 Cannock Chase National Landscape Business Plan 2025-2026 end of year review.
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]]>The e-newsletter will keep you up to date on news from the Cannock Chase National Landscape, work in progress and the projects we are currently involved in.
This month shares the great news on the extension of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme for 3 years until March 2029, some examples of projects that are currently underway and fun ideas for half term holidays including events happening and walks.
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]]>The e-newsletter will keep you up to date on news from the Cannock Chase National Landscape, work in progress and the projects we are currently involved in.
This month offers the opportunity to have your say on the first Historic Environment Strategy for the National Landscape and information on new projects including the Gateway signs and the Recreation Management Strategy.
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Links to the Strategy and survey are below: Historic Environment Strategy Consultation Draft Have your say here on the Historic Environment Strategy Draft |
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]]>Members of the public wishing to observe this meeting in person are welcome to do so.
If you wish to ask a question during Public Questions you must inform the National Landscape Team in writing by electronic email (addressed to cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk) no later than 12 noon Wednesday 3rd December 2025. Questions must relate to the business of the Joint Committee and the statutory purpose of the AONB to ‘conserve and enhance’ Cannock Chase. Only questions that have been received in advance in writing will be permitted at meetings. Please read the full protocol for public questions.
Agenda and papers for the meeting are here.
Joint Committee published reports to accompany agenda are below.
Historic Environment Strategy Consultation Draft
Cannock Chase AONB Highway Design Guide
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