The Nevis Partnership

Constitutional objectives

Objects 4 The company has been formed to benefit principally the community of Lochaber which comprises the Highland Council District of Lochaber (“the Community”) with the following objects: (1) The advancement of community development (including the advancement of rural regeneration) principally within the Community. (2) To safeguard, restore, enhance, manage and promote awareness, enjoyment and appreciation of the natural and cultural heritage and landscapes, including their wild country characteristics, of the Nevis area of Lochaber as described in the current Nevis Strategy, in ways which are sustainable and contribute to the well-being of the local and wider Lochaber communities, and, in particular, within the Nevis area by seeking (a) to secure strategic and other funding and support, and take action directly, or through others, to advance the implementation of the current Nevis Strategy in so far as it is compatible with these objects, and to keep progress on this and other initiatives under review, (b) to protect, enhance, restore and manage the biodiversity, built and cultural heritage and scenery, and wild land characteristics of perceived naturalness of the land cover, ruggedness of terrain, remoteness from public roads, ferries or railway stations, visible lack of buildings, roads, pylons and other modern artefacts (c) to reclaim, restore or otherwise improve land for environmental protection or enhancement purposes and/or to create public amenities, (d) to widen the appeal of, and encourage participation in, the use and care of the landscape, while reducing vehicle use and impacts, (e) to ensure an effective planning framework and encourage good planning and design, (f) to develop and maintain effective, integrated and partnership-based management approaches and arrangements, (g) to consult, advise and involve local residents, landowners/managers and businesses, the wider Lochaber communities, businesses and education centres, and other interest groups, in caring for and managing the Nevis Area