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Richard Reed

Richard Reed, Friend of the South Downs

In memory of Richard Reed of Friends of the South Downs we celebrate his legacy and commitment to the South Downs National Park

Lake District

Secretary of State approves major road despite huge damage to the Lake District and the Pennines, accelerating the climate emergency

The A66 TransPennine upgrade has been given the go ahead despite fierce opposition and changes to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.

Peak District

Something for everyone: Five public transport-accessible destinations in National Parks

Travelling by public transport is a great way to explore our National Parks. It offers greater flexibility, helps reduce congestion in busy spots and is better for the landscapes and our environment. Most places and activities can be reached without a car, from hill walking in our upland Parks to water sports and sight-seeing on the South coast. Here are five suggestions to get you started.

Peak District

National Parks are National Treasures

Landscape photographer Andrei Stance explores the beauty of National Parks through his work and aims to inspire the public action to demand a change in budgeting for National Parks in England.

Winter Wildlife

As we enter the new year, it is a great time to discover winter wildlife in our Parks before spring begins. Though days are shorter, many trees are bare and the buzz of insects has died down, there is still much to see. Here are some tips for animals and birds to spot if you’re out and about in National Parks in winter.

Welcome targets on nature recovery in National Parks but bolder action needed

The Government has today published its Outcomes Framework, setting out key targets for restoring nature and habitats in protected landscapes

Campaigners tell Westminster parties, put National Parks at the heart of your election manifestos

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of National Parks, National Park Societies from across England have signed a joint-letter calling on the political parties to put forward bold manifesto commitments at the next election.

Write to Welsh Government: Tackle the Nature Emergency and Support Nature-Friendly Farming

We are facing a climate and nature crisis. National Parks and National Landscapes should be playing a key role in tackling this, but previous Welsh Government agriculture schemes have delivered no better results inside Designated Landscapes than outside. 

Woodland

Now is the time to truly nationalise our National Parks

With National Parks appearing to struggle, Andrew McCloy (Chair of Trustees at Campaign for National Parks) looks into the underlying issues and how systematic changes could help them flourish.

Nick Sanderson

Nick Sanderson: Bringing people and nature together

We caught up with Nick Sanderson, an Education Officer at the Broads Authority, co-ordinating and delivering learning and engagement with schools, young people and adults. In July 2023, he was one of the winners of our National Park Nature Award at the National Park Protector Awards. 

Ponies

Read Viewpoint Magazine (Spring/Summer 2023)

Friends of National Parks receive our bi-annual Viewpoint magazine packed with news, views and features about National Parks in England and Wales.

New Forest visit

In the New Forest with Hayden Bridgeman

Following on from being shortlisted for our New Perspectives Award 2023, we catch up with Hayden Bridgeman in the New Forest National Park.

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