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Public Invited to Shape Mount Edgcumbe's Future
8 Nov
Summary
- A £65,000 grant will fund a 10-year conservation and business plan.
- The plan will address climate change, nature recovery, and financial sustainability.
- The public can share their views via a survey until December 14.
Planning is underway to shape the future of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, a popular destination attracting over 250,000 visitors annually. A significant £65,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been secured to develop a comprehensive conservation management and business plan.
This 10-year plan will provide a strategic framework for conserving, restoring, and managing the 350-hectare estate. It will assess the park's landscapes, gardens, buildings, archaeology, and biodiversity. Key challenges such as climate change impacts, nature recovery, visitor expectations, and financial sustainability will be addressed.
Public input is crucial for this initiative. Residents and visitors are encouraged to complete a survey, available until December 14, to share their views. Conservation experts will prepare the plan, with the project running until June 2027, ensuring a sustainable future for this significant historic landscape overlooking Plymouth Sound.
