"The Uplands play a vitally important in role in the economic, ecological and cultural life of Wales.
"They comprise some of our most important ecological systems and the fragile communities are culturally and linguistically significant. However they are subject to a range of pressures and challenges which threaten their future.
"This report sets out how the Welsh government and partners can meet those challenges in order to secure a vibrant, sustainable future for the Uplands. I will now look at how we can implement the recommendations of the report to achieve that."