1. Join our latest campaign
At Campaign for National Parks we’re creating a movement of people from different ages and backgrounds coming together to fight for nature-rich National Parks for everyone. You can help make this a reality by joining our latest campaign.
Get nature back to full health
2. Spend time in your local National Park
National Parks were created for everyone to enjoy; to connect with nature and experience the variety of different cultural heritage the Parks offer. It’s essential to plan your visit carefully, making use of resources to help you explore the Parks whilst having a minimal impact. Why not try to travel by bus or by train? And make sure you enjoy local amenities to support the communities which call National Parks home.
You can also get involved directly with the National Park Authorities by volunteering, search for volunteering opportunities on their websites.
3. Get up to speed on threats facing National Parks
National Parks are the UK’s most iconic and awe-inspiring landscapes. Like The Beatles and the NHS, they are world renowned and represent the very best of our nation.
They are a source of wellbeing, adventure and connection with nature for millions of people.
But scratch the surface and all is not as it seems – habitat destruction, pollution, struggling communities, limited public transport, wildfires, wildlife crime, the list goes on.
The more awareness we can share about these threats, the more people we can mobilise to take action. Sign up to our email list today to stay up to date with all things National Parks.
4. Write to your MP
For too long politicians have seen National Parks as unimportant and unvaluable. Budget cuts, out-of-date legislation and a lack of political urgency have taken their toll, and we’ve had enough. National Parks produce the air we breathe, a home for our most iconic species, a window to our cultural heritage and a space to restore our health and wellbeing. If that’s not worth fighting for, then what is?
Your local MP has a duty to their constituents and should represent the issues you care about most deeply, but they won’t know unless you tell them. You can find who your local MP is by searching your postcode on Find My MP. Write them an email explaining what National Parks mean to you and calling on the MP and their party to take strong action in Parliament to bring about positive change. Remember to include your name and address in your email, and you can even include us when you send it out: nickh@cnp.org.uk.
5. Join Campaign for National Parks
We are the only independent charity dedicated to securing the future of National Parks in England and Wales. Our independence from government means we can speak out for Protected Landscapes when no-one else can.
Founded in 1936, we bring together a campaigning collective of organisations and individuals from all walks of life united in common cause.
Join our community of National Park lovers and help us fight for thriving, wilder National Parks for everyone.