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Siôn McGeever, Chief Executive of the South Downs National Park Authority, explains why water is at the top of the agenda as he calls for a united response to the river crisis.
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After the change in law in 2023, what the precedent-setting High Court cases mean for National Parks law.
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Chalk streams are one of the rarest freshwater habitats, many of which are found in England’s National Parks.
From wildlife to wild swimmers, National Parks give something to all of us. Explore why we need to work together for their future.
Labour's commitment to economic growth and social justice should recognise the vital role nature-rich National Parks can play in prosperity and community wellbeing.
On Exmoor, some farmers have led the way farming for high quality food and nature – but if they are going to survive they need to be paid.
2024 was a big year for us, not only did we celebrate 75 years of National Parks we also had many campaign successes and have set in motion many more for 2025
Layla and Molly from Young Wilders on the importance of youth involvement in nature recovery. Read their speech from Natural England's Annual Reception.
75 years on from the creation of National Parks, how can we embody the spirit of its creation to tackle the fresh challenges our Protected Landscapes face?
Chief Executive Dr Rose O’Neill reflects on what an increasingly diverse and modern nation needs from National Parks, and how we need to change to deliver it
Hayley Quarrington on her experience of the weekend residential in Dartmoor National Park.
Lewis Winks from the Right to Roam Campaign on we need new legislation to defend and extend our access to the countryside.
Olivia Watts shares how her experiences of National Parks guided her career
