Data on nature in National Parks shows urgent need for change
The UK Government has released official data on the state of nature in England’s Protected Landscapes, marking a big step forward in understanding how these special places are faring.
As well as being home to the iconic Exmoor pony, Exmoor National Park’s moorlands, heathlands and valleys provide a diverse range of habitats that support a wide variety of flora and fauna. With the highest sea cliffs on the British mainland, the most extensive broadleaved coastal woods in Britain and the most remote shoreline in England, the Park also has some of the most distinct seascapes in the country. Almost a third of the Park is protected for wildlife under UK and European law. It is one of the most important areas in the UK for butterflies and is especially vital for the heath fritillary, found in only four locations in the UK.
