We have developed eight areas of work to direct our activities up to April 2011. These eight areas of work reflect our key aims and objectives and an overview of each is provided below.

1. Governance Programme

Development management and administrative structures that are necessary to take the Regional Park into its newfound status as a company limited by guarantee. Integrate LPS into such structures and develop working partnerships throughout; both LVRP and LPS.

2. Planning Programme

Develop plans for future conservation management; for future built development and further development of recreation within the Regional Park.

3. Development Programme

Delivery of access improvements across a broad spectrum of activities and the completion of built developments.

4. Conservation Management

Conservation of existing habitats and species and to identify throughout surveys those species that can be targeted for protection and habitat creation. To improve biodiversity and control invasive species within the Regional Park.

5. Monitoring and Research Programme

Both ongoing monitoring of users and activities as well as periodic user survey. Baseline survey of habitats, flora and fauna, data to be used in developing conservation management programmes and plans. Then continual monitoring for reassessment of effectiveness of management and conservation programmes.

6. Promotion and Marketing Programme

To promote the regional park and the activities open to the public by a number of promotional events. In addition the park will be promoted through literature and the development of the website.

7. Information and Education Programme

To provide information and education on a range of subjects about the local flora, fauna and history through the three main areas of interpretation; guided walks and events delivery and direct public contact.

8. Community Development Programme

To involve the local community on a range of issues, including feedback and opinions on planned projects, supporting interest groups within the Regional Park and facilitating community involvement through volunteering.