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Raising awareness of sight loss within Welsh rural areas
We caught up with Gareth Davies to learn more about the impact his work is having in Welsh National Parks and beyond.
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A New Chapter for National Parks under Andy Burnham
With a new Prime Minister in place, we explore what changes in Westminster could mean for Protected Landscapes and the priorities we want the Government to pursue.
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Renewal requires reflection: How NPAs can be more effective stewards
A former Exmoor NPA board member Dominic Elson reflects on how governance reform needs to sharpen the definition - and expectations - of expertise.
Young people are an endangered species on Exmoor
We caught up with Megan Hunt of Exmoor Young Voices to find out what is driving the exodus and the action young people have taken to continue living in the place they love.
Finding solutions to climate change – if not in National Parks, then where?
To coincide with COP27 Solutions Day, Andrew McCloy writes about how National Parks can tackle the climate crisis, but will fail without renewed Government support.
Decarbonisation Day – How National Parks can show leadership on climate change
Richard Leafe on the importance of National Parks in tackling the climate and nature emergencies.
National Park Societies take a stand against #AttackOnNature
The 12 National Park Societies of England and Wales signed a joint Declaration calling on their respective governments to give Protected Landscapes.
“Not blind opposition to progress. But opposition to blind progress.”
Rose O’Neill, of Campaign for National Parks and John Watkins of National Landscapes Association explain their concerns about Investment Zones.
Ninety years since the mass trespass of Kinder Scout
Writer Sally Robinson revisits the historical moment when a group of countryside campaigners took to Kinder Scout to push for greater access to the outdoors.
Reflecting on 70 years of Peak District National Park
Dr Andy Tickle explores the origins of National Parks and their connection to the Peak District.
Road building and National Parks: from the South Downs to the Peak District
Longtime National Parks campaigner Anne Robinson of CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire reflects on the latest road-building proposals impacting the country’s first National Park
5 bucket-list walks in the Peak District
Lukas Saville from travel company 10Adventures tells us his five bucket-list walks in the Peak District
10 things to surprise you about Dartmoor and Exmoor
Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks are treasured landscapes with unique habitats, communities and experiences. Explore some surprising facts about the Parks.