Who we are and what we do

Countryside Management Partnerships (CMPs) are a collective of organisations run to help manage habitat and landscapes in partnership with local communities. CMPs provide a wide range of services across the county. These bring together many organisations to help maintain Kent's landscape and wildlife, as well as support Kent's communities.

CMPs play a vital part in the conservation and enhancement of the Kent countryside.

Have a look at this video - who we are and what we do:

Alternatively you can read the transcript here.

Their role includes:

• providing advice and practical support to community initiatives to conserve landscape features and wildlife habitats
  
• working in partnership with statutory and non-statutory bodies in the management of special habitats in Kent, such as chalk grassland and lowland meadows
  
• providing opportunities for people of all ages to get involved on a voluntary basis in the conservation and enhancement of the Kent countryside
  
• working with landowners and local communities to raise funds for projects
  
• working with local communities and Kent's public rights of way department to improve access and recreation across the county
  
• encouraging landowners to play a positive role in enhancing the Kent countryside through conservation advice and the take up of schemes such as entry level and higher level environmental stewardship
  
• giving site visits, talks and presentations to groups to promote their work, and the value of the Kent countryside
  
• working with schools and youth groups to interpret their local landscape and environment through education.