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A set back for National Parks in Westminster – but we keep on fighting
Speaking to a full room in Westminster yesterday morning, Environment Minister Trudy Harrison asked the public to hold this Government to account to deliver their promises for nature. Just hours later, a major promise for National Parks was in tatters.

The Upper Derwent Valley is safe for now but it should never have been under threat
The Upper Derwent Valley is safe for now but it should never have been under threat

It’s time to make some bold decisions to deliver better transport for National Parks
It’s time to make some bold decisions to deliver better transport for National Parks

Biggest industrial construction project ever proposed in the Peak District
As Westminster considers new laws that would require water companies and regulators to take action for National Parks, our Chief Executive Rose O’Neill explores deeply concerning proposals that show why change is desperately needed.

Sites of Special Sewage Interest?
We support an amendment to the Levelling Up Bill which would require public bodies, such as Environment Agency, Ofwat and the water companies to take action and prioritise investment in rivers such as the Lymington.
Government response to National Park amendments ‘a missed opportunity’
We are disappointed that government have chosen not to accept amendments that would give new powers to Protected Landscape and have called on them to think again.
One donation, twice the impact this Giving Tuesday
We’re delighted to let you know that we reached the Love our National Parks Christmas appeal target in just over one day, on ‘Giving Tuesday’ 29 November.
New 21st century ‘People’s Charter’ for Nature, Access & Landscape needed
Join us for the chance to engage with our panel of wildlife, advocacy and environmental experts to debate the new legislation needed to protect our National Parks