Friends of Quantock

They are an independent charity, funded and governed by their own membership as “guardians of the Quantock Hills on behalf of the public”.

[1] The Quantock Hills is an area of Somerset in the UK, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), much of it also Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) of great natural beauty, historical, literary and scientific importance, a haven for wildlife and rare species containing upland heath, forest and coastline open for public access.

Friends of Quantock was first formed in 1949 in response to proposals to fell ancient woodland in Hodders Combe and to turn over a large area of heathland to commercial conifer plantation.

They have campaigned over litter, vehicle use, deer poaching, quarries, overhead power lines, and public rights of way.

[9] As a result of this purchase the Charity was dissolved and reincorporated as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to protect its trustees from the liabilities of property ownership.