The Worst Averted — But still a backward step for National Parks and nature
UK Government steps back from full Nuclear Task Force proposals on protected landscapes — but announces changes in law to “constrain” protections
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.
