Cannock Chase SAC
What is a SAC?
The heathland and ancient woodland core of the National Landscape is also designated a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
SACs are protected sites designated to conserve habitats and species under the European Habitats Directive.
The SAC Partnership of local authorities in the area works together to mitigate the effects of visitor pressure on the site through education, community initiatives and practical measures to visitor infrastructure.
Read more on the Cannock Chase SAC website.
About the Chase
Cannock Chase National Landscape is a beautiful wilderness in Staffordshire in the heart of the West Midlands. Find out more about this landscape and what makes it special.
Our Partnership
Find out more about the team, our joint committee, partners, volunteers and organisations. You will also find our annual reviews and meetings detail here.
About Cannock Chase
Find out more about the landscape, wildlife, nature, history and heritage the wildness and tranquility.
Latest news
The news posts below provide more information on work in progress and latest news of Cannock Chase and our partners.
Most visitors come to Cannock Chase to enjoy its beautiful heathland, woodland walks and wildlife. But beneath today’s tranquil landscape lies an extraordinary military history
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Take a look at the latest October 2026 Cannock Chase National Landscape e-newsletter . This month’s e-newsletter has details of the Volunteers Fair on Friday
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Take a look at the latest September 2026 Cannock Chase National Landscape e-newsletter . Its been a busy few months with over 125 Heathland experts
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This newly published Farming in Protected Landscapes review from 2021-2026 is now available to download here. Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes programme supports farmers and
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Over 125 heathland specialists, land managers and conservation professionals from across the UK and Europe gathered in Staffordshire this month as Cannock Chase National Landscape
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Help us to protect the National Landscape you love. The naturally dry heathland and the precious ancient woodland on the Chase is extremely vulnerable to
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