About us

As the manager, Tim’s job is very varied. As well ensuring that the Blackdown Hills National Landscape management plan is delivered, Tim is involved in partnership project development and delivery, bringing investment into the Blackdown Hills and providing support and opportunities for communities & businesses.

Hannah plans, monitors and manages budgets and the accounting process. She provides secretariat functions to the Blackdown Hills National Landscape Partnership Management Group. Hannah is also responsible for our premises and office management, health and safety, and IT.

Lisa is responsible for the landscape and planning functions in Blackdown Hills National Landscape. She liaises with local planning authorities, responds to planning consultations, develops planning-related guidance and advice, supports community-led planning, and works on landscape character assessments. Lisa also works on developing and reviewing the management plan for Blackdown Hills National Landscape.

Clare’s role is to communicate the work of Blackdown Hills National Landscape and to promote activities which help people to enjoy and look after the area. She is responsible for Blackdown Hills National Landscape’s website, e-newsletter, social media, online events calendar, visitor information, events and media enquiries.

Lucy’s role as Culm catchment officer is to facilitate greater flood resilience across six sub-catchments of the River Culm, as part of the wider Connecting the Culm project. Her work involves working with local landowners and communities to identify potential areas requiring improved flood resilience and the use of nature based solutions to slow down water in the catchment to help reduce flooding.

Jane delivers the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme within the Blackdown Hills. Listening to the community, and the landscape itself she helps farmers and landowners to access funds for management, business or education that meet the needs of climate, nature, people and place.