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Red squirrel by Alan Jones

Win or bust - Returning the red squirrel to Snowdonia

One woman's passion for the wilds of North Wales has ignited a resurgence of the charismatic red squirrel. Ecologist Dr Craig Shuttleworth tells us more about the return of red squirrels and their friends the pine martens to Snowdonia National Park.

Staithes in the North York Moors. Steve Iceton

National Parks cannot stay still. Let’s give them a brighter future.

This week saw Campaign for National Parks submit evidence to the Glover review of England’s designated landscapes. Our campaigns and communication officer, Andrew Hall, takes a look at the evidence we submitted #21stCenturyNationalParks

 

 

Snowdonia National Park

Bill sets out environmental protections and body

Campaign for National parks has been working with partners at Greener UK and Wildlife and Countryside Link to influence the Government’s Environment Bill to the benefit of National Parks.

Dr Alison Smith carrying out the Rapid Woodland Assessment in Horner Wood on Exmoor.

Assessing the Rainforests in three National Parks

Rachel Jone's of Plantlife, looks at their project to build resilience in temperate rainforests, also known as Atlantic woodlands; a globally rare and extremely important habitat.

South Downs National Park by South Downs Society

Opportunity for National Parks to step up to take on some of the biggest challenges facing society - Campaign for National Parks responds to the Glover review

Campaign for National Parks responds to the Glover review consultation of England's designated landscapes. We want to grasp this opportunity to deliver a raft of improvements to National Parks. 

The importance of this moment cannot be overstated - make a difference this Christmas

Caroline Quentin, president of Campaign for National Parks, urges you to make a difference to our small charity this Christmas! 

Thurne Windpump by Christopher Hill

Mill Skills in the Broads

Mills are emblematic of the Broads, as much as part of its character as its waterways. The Broads Authority’s Water, Mills and Marshes is out to save these majestic heritage sites as many of these iconic structures fall into disrepair. Demelza Craven from the Broad's Authority has more...

Experience winter – National Park style

Winter is the season of hibernating. Nature takes stock, withdrawing her riches over the cold months to settle into a very quiet slumber. Snow can then fall and lie harmlessly on top. Yet, whilst nature sleeps visitors to National Parks in winter know of the wonder that she is missing.

Farming in the South Downs

Cluster farming in the South Downs

Bruce Fowkes, farming officer from the South Downs National Park Authority looks at exciting farming groups taking place in the National Park.

Janette Ward & Caroline Quentin

Campaign for National Parks’ punches above its’ weight. Can you take forward the small charity with a big job to do?

Campaign for National Parks is looking for a new chief executive at an exciting time for National Parks. Our chair, Janette Ward, tells us more about the role.

Debbie North

National Parks are our crown jewels we must continue to offer benefits to everyone who wishes to visit them

Terrain hopper is dedicated to making sure everyone has access to the very best of British countryside. As a member of Campaign for National Park's corporate network, Andrew North tells us why the company is dedicated to our vision of more accessible National Parks.

Zac Goldsmith MP https://beta.parliament.uk/media/PxWXATZF

"a huge mistake for our countryside" - Zac Goldsmith MP

Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith on why he’s calling on government to look again at proposals to fast-track fracking through the planning process.

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