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Peak District Mosaic: Championing National Parks for Everyone
The Championing National Parks for Everyone project from Peak District Mosaic is supporting diverse communities to access these beautiful green spaces.
Blogs
The views presented are the author's and not necessarily those of Campaign for National Parks. We are committed to encouraging an open debate about key issues affecting the National Parks. If you are a journalist with a general enquiry or would like to find out more about our campaigns, please email our Senior Communications Officer Harriet at HarrietG@cnp.org.uk
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Where history meets nature in the Yorkshire Dales
Sarah Whiteley, Senior Historic Environment Officer for the Yorkshire Dales National Park, explores the intersectionality of nature recovery and the historic environment
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What if we created a National Parks Trail together?
Daniel Raven-Ellison, founder and CEO of Slow Ways, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, shares a vision for a National Parks Trail and how we can bring it to life.
The Sandford Principle mustn’t be endangered in Wales
Following the publication from the Future Landscapes Wales Working Group, Policy and Research Manager Ruth Bradshaw, explains the progress made and why the Sandford Principle cannot be compromised.
Putting natural beauty at the heart of our future environment?
Fiona Howie argues that beauty needs to be at the forefront of the Government’s environmental agenda.
Unfinished business – more National Parks for Scotland
Did you know there are only two National Parks in Scotland? John Mayhew from the Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland talks about their campaign to get more.
We can’t let major development ruin our National Parks
Ruth Bradshaw, our policy and research manager on why our new report is fundamental in making sure our Parks are not ruined by major development.
Making our National Parks more diverse
Maxwell A. Ayamba from the Sheffield Environmental Movement (SEM) writes about some of the challenges of people from black and minority ethnic communities using National Parks
Meet our new President, Caroline Quentin
Caroline Quentin, may be best known for appearing in some of our most well-loved British TV programmes, shares her true passion for National Parks.
Making the Inaccessible Accessible
Debbie North, founder of Access the Dales, on creating a countryside for all through wheel-friendly treks for people with poor or no mobility.
Saving a special spider
Andrea Kelly, a senior ecologist from The Broads Authority blogs about how they are saving this beautiful species.
“No future for us here until we are wealthy or retired”
Exmoor Young Voices was set up to help consult the National Park Authority on issues facing rural young people in Exmoor. They discuss the barriers and issues young people face living in isolated rural areas.
Sources of energy in our National Parks
Steve Ankers, policy officer for the South Downs Society discusses energy in National Parks - let us know what you think about energy in National Parks!