Response to the Government’s consultation on restrictions for fracking
We respond to the Government's consultation on 'Surface Development Restrictions for Hydraulic Fracturing'.
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Designated landscapes and natural resource management in Wales
Edward Holdaway writes exclusively for our Friends magazine Viewpoint on the interesting times facing designated landscapes in Wales
Party Manifestos: Welcome recognition of National Parks but more details required
National Parks feature in most party political manifestos but more needs to be done to strengthen the protection for National Parks
National Parks Manifesto: Parks need stronger protection and a fairer share of resources
Campaign for National Parks Manifesto Launch: National Parks are "Jewels in the Crown" of our landscapes and need stronger protection and fairer share of resources
New fracking guidance emphasises the protection for National Parks
The Government has recently clarified its approach to planning for unconventional oil and gas, including the process known as fracking.
National Parks to be exempt from new barn conversion proposals
Campaign for National Parks has welcomed the announcement that National Parks and AONBs are to be exempt from barn conversion proposals
The Long View needs to be clearer
Taking the Long View, the Welsh Government’s policy statement on protected landscapes, needs to be strengthened and made much clearer.
Outdoor Organisations call on MPs and peers to ‘champion outdoor recreation’ for the good of the nation
Ten leading outdoor organisations urge parliamentarians to factor the benefits of outdoor recreation into their manifestos and policies ahead of the next general election.
Biodiversity offsetting should not be allowed in National Parks
We’ve recently objected to Government proposals to allow developers to create new habitats elsewhere to compensate for loss of wildlife.