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Lives are better connected to nature – the 2020 National Parks photo competition launches: inspired by nature.

2020 National Park photography competition 'Inspired by Nature' launched

70th anniversary of National Parks is here! Protect them for a brighter future

The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 achieved Royal Assent exactly 70 years ago today [16 December 2019]. Campaign for National Parks, which led the original campaign, is calling for a renewal of the Parks for the 21st century.

10 things to surprise you about Dartmoor and Exmoor

As Monday marks the 70th anniversary of the 1949 Act that gave us National Parks, Aisla Stevens of Exmoor National Park Authority shares some unexpected facts about Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

Outgoing president Caroline Quentin with Corinne Pluchino

A fond farewell to Campaign for National Parks

As Caroline Quentin comes to the end of her term as president she reflects on her time at Campaign for National Parks.

Gold for Dartmoor in the National Farming Awards

Mat Cole, reflects on the success of Dartmoor Farmers linking sustainable production with the iconic Dartmoor landscape.

Manifesto plans for new National Parks welcomed

We welcome plans for new National Park designations in Conservative and Liberal Democrat manifestos, and details of ten new National Nature Parks released today (28 Nov 2019) by the Labour Party.

A charity with an outsized impact

Campaign for National Parks is a charity which punches above its weight for its size.

Campaign Conference takes forward change for the National Parks

Campaign for National Parks hosted a conference to discuss the future of National Parks in England and Wales following the publication of Julian Glover's review of designated landscapes.

Some extra funding for National Parks in Wales

20 November 2019

Turning ideas into action – Glover authors look to the future

Campaign for National Parks welcomed many organisations last night to a special panel discussion with the authors of the Glover Landscapes Review. 

Lake District by Michael Turner

Halt to fracking is welcomed

Campaign for National Parks welcomes the halt to fracking but pushes for a complete ban.

Review: “Fight for It Now - John Dower and the Struggle for National Parks in Britain” by David Wilkinson

Adrian Philips reviews David Wilkinson's new book on the incredible story of John Dower, a man who, more than any other, created our National Parks as we now know them.

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