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.
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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.
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
All about uplands
Rugged, windswept and wild, we’re exploring the history and present challenges facing the breathtaking uplands of our National Parks.
Commodification of the Countryside
Eben Muse pushes back on the financial barriers to nature and reminds us that access to the countryside should be a right, not a privilege.
It’s time to put nature first in our National Parks
As world leaders meet to discuss the global biodiversity crisis, our Chief Executive, Dr Rose O’Neill, argues it’s time to prioritise nature.
Five wonders of National Parks
Celebrate the variety of the 13 National Parks in England and Wales with a taster of their wonders across, land, water, sea, sky and subterranean habitats.