Wildlife in the Parks
The natural environment of the Parks, including its diverse wildlife, is one of the qualities which visitors expect to experience and which residents hold dear.
The conservation and enhancement of wildlife is a purpose of National Parks and is also required under various national and European legislation.
The wildlife and landscape of the Parks is inextricably linked to their importance for enjoyment and the economy. For example, the Peak District National Park’s moorlands are internationally important for their breeding birds and habitats such as blanket bog and heathland, provide a recreational resource for millions of people and are economically important because of sheep farming, grouse shooting and the natural resources that they provide such as water.
For more information on wildlife in the National Parks here is an extract from our quarterly magazine Viewpoint
The following links take you directly to each National Park Authority’s wildlife and biodiversity pages
Brecon Beacons
Northumberland
The Broads
North York Moors
Dartmoor
Peak District
Exmoor
Pembrokeshire
Lake District
Snowdonia
New Forest
Yorkshire Dales