Partnership
The Isles of Scilly National Landscape Partnership works together in collaboration to advise and guide the work to conserve and enhance Scilly’s natural beauty.
The Isles of Scilly National Landscape is governed by a Partnership of public and private organisations, all of whom have a role to play in securing the special character of the islands.
The Partnership provides the direction and determination which is essential to secure our agreed vision. The Council of the Isles of Scilly, as the Host Authority for the National Landscape, is central to this Partnership.
Details of the team involved in the day-to-day operation and administration of the Isles of Scilly National Landscape Partnership can be found on the Our Team page.
The Partnership meets at least four times a year. There’s a strong commitment to community engagement, including an annual community forum and a Community Representative, to provide an opportunity for people to share their thoughts and concerns, as well as learning about how the Isles of Scilly National Landscape Partnership operates.
Read more about our Partners below.
Public & Statutory Bodies
Council of the Isles of Scilly
The Council of the Isles of Scilly is the Host Authority for the Isles of Scilly National Landscape, and is represented on the Partnership by two Councillors, one of which is currently the Lead Member for Environment, Environmental Services and Climate Change.
Natural England
Natural England is the statutory non-departmental public body responsible for the AONB designations underlying National Landscapes, and provide advice for their protection. Natural England is represented on the Partnership by the Landscapes and Nature Recovery Networks Senior Adviser for the Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Team.
Historic England
Historic England is the statutory non-departmental public body responsible for the designation and monitoring of historic assets, including Scheduled Monuments and Listed Buildings. Historic England is represented on the Partnership by the Heritage at Risk Project Officer for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Environment Agency
The Environment Agency is the non-departmental public body responsible for flood management, pollution, and waste management. The Environment Agency is represented on the Partnership by the Catchment Coordinator for Cornwall.
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority
The Isles of Scilly IFCA work to ensure that inshore fisheries in Scilly are operating sustainably and within regulations, and also conduct research with external partners to measure the health of fisheries. The IoS IFCA is represented on the Partnership by the Chief Fisheries Officer.
Voluntary & Non-profit
Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust manage over 50% of the Isles, including the majority of the coastal areas and paths, and are Scilly’s only wildlife conservation charity. The Wildlife Trust is represented on the Partnership by the Chief Executive.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The RSPB are a conservation charity whose aim is to protect and conserve habitats and species across the UK. The RSPB has a particular interest in Scilly due to the internationally-important breeding seabird populations.
Isles of Scilly Community Venture
The Isles of Scilly Community Venture is a non-profit company whose aim is to develop and promote projects which encourage self-sufficiency, resilience and low carbon for the Islands, with the community at its heart. The IoSCV is represented on the Partnership by the Executive Director.
Private Bodies
Duchy of Cornwall
The Duchy of Cornwall are the principle landowner on the Isles, and as such have a large role to play in their conservation. The Duchy is represented on the Partnership by the Land Steward for the Isles of Scilly.
Tresco Island
Tresco Island Ltd manage and protect the island of Tresco, maintaining its special character which attracts many to stay on the island. Tresco is represented on the Partnership by the Chief Executive.
South West Water
South West Water have been responsible for the Islands’ clean water supply and treatment of some foul water systems since 2020. South West Water is represented on the Partnership by the Director of Natural Resources.
Visit Isles of Scilly
Visit Isles of Scilly work to support small businesses across the Islands in collaboration, along with strategic partners, to ensure that the tourism industry remains sustainable. VIOS is represented on the Partnership by the Executive Vice Chair.
Community
Farmers & Growers
Farmers & Growers are an integral part of Scilly’s heritage and modern economy, and are represented on the Partnership by the Farming Representative.
Community Representative
The Isles of Scilly National Landscape Partnership also has representation from the community, through a Community Representative.
Collaborative Working
The Isles of Scilly National Landscape Partnership is heavily involved in other work across the islands, enhancing collaboration using its established method of partnership working. Read more about some of this work below.
Small is Beautiful Landscape Recovery
The Isles of Scilly National Landscape Partnership sits on the Steering Group for the Small is Beautiful Landscape Recovery programme, which aims to restore and enhance the natural environment of the Isles of Scilly through sustainable farming and habitat restoration. This strongly links with the Management Principles and objectives of the National Landscape, and is currently in its development phase.
Isles of Scilly Seabird Recovery Project
The Isles of Scilly National Landscape Partnership sits on the Seabird Recovery Partnership. Following the success of the Seabird Recovery Project on St Agnes & Gugh which saw rats removed and seabird populations flourish, the next phase will involve the removal of rats from the inhabited islands of Bryher, Tresco and St Martin’s, and the surrounding uninhabited islands, coordinated by the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust.
Isles of Scilly Community Research Network
The Isles of Scilly National Landscape Partnership is a Strategic Stakeholder of the Isles of Scilly Community Research Network (CRN). Led by the IoS Community Venture and the IoS Wildlife Trust and with funding from UKRI, the CRN aims to empower local people to ask questions that matter to them and work with experts to find relevant answers.