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How to Support the Glyndŵr National Park Proposal
Plans for a new National Park in North East Wales are one step closer to completion amd we're urging the public to engage in the consultation
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Plans to weaken Protected Landscapes Duty quietly dropped
Westminster government published its list of amendments for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and there are no proposals to weaken protections for National Parks.
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Over 170 signatories calling for stronger protections
Over 200 charities, businesses and organisations have signed our open letter to Keir Starmer asking him not weaken the laws protecting National Parks
Read Viewpoint 81 (Autumn/Winter 2022)
The Autumn/Winter 2022 edition of Viewpoint was originally released in April 2022. It features 28 pages full of news, opinions and some in-depth features.
New Perspectives – Erika’s story
We launched our next story from Erika Cann, Walk and Observe Dartmoor, a booklet of walks exploring Dartmoor National Park, all accessible by public transport.
Sites of Special Sewage Interest?
We support an amendment to the Levelling Up Bill which would require public bodies to take action and prioritise investment in rivers such as the Lymington.
Extra £4 million a much-needed lifeline for England’s National Parks
We've welcomed an additional £4.4 million Government bailout for National Park in England which were facing an "existential crisis"
New Perspectives – Timothy’s film of peatland in the Peak District National Park
In his film Peat 2023, Timothy explores the impressive carbon capturing capabilities of peat, and the challenges of peatland restoration in the Peak District.
Scientists and experts are clear – Protected Landscapes should be doing more for nature
Prominent environmental scientists, peers and experts are calling on the government to give Protected Landscapes new powers and duties to help nature recovery.
New Perspectives – Charlotte’s story on access for all in National Parks
Access to National Parks and Landscapes needs to be available to all. Charlotte Ditchburn explore the how vital access is and how we can make that happen.
New Perspectives – Ruth’s story on sustainable farming in the Yorkshire Dales
Our third story comes from Ruth Garrett; Cultivating Carbon and Cows explores the relationships between cows, carbon capture and farming in the Yorkshire Dales.
Our call to the PM: Now is the time to leave a lasting legacy for nature
47 organisations have signed a letter to the Prime Minister, calling on the government to give protected landscapes greater protections for nature
New data shows why nature recovery legislation is so urgently needed in National Parks
Natural England’s latest data shows that the condition of SSSIs in National Parks continues to lag behind the rest of the country.