Scheme Vision

The vision for Managing a Masterpiece: The Stour Valley Landscape Partnership is:

Our vision is for a Stour Valley where the landscape is understood, cared for and celebrated by communities with the knowledge, skills and opportunities needed to manage and enjoy it. It will remain the quintessential lowland English landscape, with the rich heritage of meadows, riverside trees, field boundaries and historic structures that have inspired generations of artists. Through Managing a Masterpiece: The Stour Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme the valley’s people will have been enabled to sustain a landscape that is accessible to all, culturally and naturally rich, and beautiful.

Scheme Objectives

The objectives for Managing a Masterpiece: The Stour Valley Landscape Partnership are:

• Understanding the historic evolution of the landscape and the way traditional land management has shaped it.
• Conserving or restoring the built and natural features that creates the historic character of the landscape
• Celebrating the cultural associations and activities of the landscape area.
• Encouraging more people to access, learn about, become involved in and make decisions on their landscape heritage.
• Improving understanding of local craft and other skills by providing training opportunities.