About us

The Cotswolds National Landscape is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

The team at the Cotswolds National Landscape is an independent statutory body that works with two leading purposes, defined by law. The first purpose is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Cotswolds. The second is to increase the understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities. Our work also seeks to foster the social and economic wellbeing of local communities.

As a team, we work across a range of projects to meet these purposes. From active conservation work and nature recovery, to education work, to maintaining trail routes and working to improve accessibility – and much more. The almost-800 square miles of the Cotswolds is a huge area to look after, so we welcome working in partnership with others.

Our Board takes the form of a Conservation Board, and was established by Parliamentary Order in 2004. It has 37 Board members drawn from local authorities, parish councils, and appointments made by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Our employee team is supported by over 400 voluntary wardens working right across the Cotswolds.

Our values

• Welcoming – we are for everyone
• Expert – we share our knowledge to add value to the work of others
• Collaborative – we believe that great partnerships lead to better outcomes
• Creative – we embrace, encourage, and nurture new ideas
• Positive – we are excited about playing our part in building a greener future

Read our vision here or watch the short vision film below.