Protected Landscapes Targets and Outcomes Framework

The Protected Landscapes Targets and Outcomes Framework (PLTOF) published in January 2024 established 10 ambitious targets for Protected Landscapes (National Parks and National Landscapes).

The targets set the ambition for how Protected Landscapes are expected to achieve 3 outcomes from the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) 2023:

• Goal 1: Thriving plants and wildlife
• Goal 7: Mitigating and adapting to climate change
• Goal 10: Enhancing beauty, heritage and engagement with the natural environment.

The targets create a shared ambition for all 44 of England’s Protected Landscapes and are designed to support them in meeting their potential for nature, climate, people and place. The targets are for the Protected Landscapes as places (the geographic area covered by the designation), rather than an individual body or organisation.

Peak District National Park - PLTOF Targets

It is the responsibility of all stakeholders, partners and land managers in the area to support their delivery. The targets and indicators are expected to be the priorities for Protected Landscapes over the coming years and decades, enabling partners across the Peak District National Park to come together and drive activity towards these outcomes. As the targets are for the place, and to support their delivery, the targets are required to be embedded or linked to National Park Management Plans.

While Natural England will monitor indicators, we will work with partners across the Peak District through our Management Plan to identify areas where support is needed to achieve PLTOF targets.

PLTOF - Table of Targets here