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When is a National Park not a National Park?
Andrew McCloy on why cutting central support for National Parks risks undermining their specialness - just at a time when we need it most.
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Five reasons why the new transport strategy must support National Park visitors
The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently been asking for people’s views on what they could do to make transport better, here are our top 5 views.
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Delivering growth and so much more
Labour's commitment to economic growth and social justice should recognise the vital role nature-rich National Parks can play in prosperity and community wellbeing.
Beyond the picture postcard: Why National Parks matter
From wildlife to wild swimmers, National Parks give something to all of us. Explore why we need to work together for their future.
Piggy in the Middle – Nature, Farming, and National Parks
On Exmoor, some farmers have led the way farming for high quality food and nature – but if they are going to survive they need to be paid.
Our highlights from 2024
2024 was a big year for us, not only did we celebrate 75 years of National Parks we also had many campaign successes and have set in motion many more for 2025
The power of young people in nature recovery
Layla and Molly from Young Wilders on the importance of youth involvement in nature recovery. Read their speech from Natural England's Annual Reception.
Imagining the next 75 years of National Parks
75 years on from the creation of National Parks, how can we embody the spirit of its creation to tackle the fresh challenges our Protected Landscapes face?
For a wilder future, National Parks must represent us all
Chief Executive Dr Rose O’Neill reflects on what an increasingly diverse and modern nation needs from National Parks, and how we need to change to deliver it
New Perspectives: Future Leaders Course
Hayley Quarrington on her experience of the weekend residential in Dartmoor National Park.
Dartmoor: Win or lose, we need new access legislation
Lewis Winks from the Right to Roam Campaign on we need new legislation to defend and extend our access to the countryside.
How National Parks helped shape my career
Olivia Watts shares how her experiences of National Parks guided her career
National Parks and People
Alienor Hammer on finding her roots in Dartmoor and the Lake District National Park