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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
Blogs
The views presented are the author's and not necessarily those of Campaign for National Parks. We are committed to encouraging an open debate about key issues affecting the National Parks. If you are a journalist with a general enquiry or would like to find out more about our campaigns, please email our Senior Communications Officer Harriet at HarrietG@cnp.org.uk
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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.
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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?
The senior bus pass and rural transport – the bleak price of success
Colin Speakman, transport campaigner and Campaign for National Parks council member writes about the adverse impact free bus services for OAPs are having.
Rewilding National Parks – Time to go wild!
In her blog, Helen Meech, director of Rewilding Britain and has written about the benefits of rewilding in National Parks.
Rewilding National Parks – The farmer’s friend or enemy?
In his blog, Robin Milton is the chairman of the National Farmers’ Union Hill Farming Committee writes about the benefits of farming to National Parks.
Mending Mountain Paths in our National Parks
Dr Catherine Flitcroft discusses the BMC’s crowdfunding campaign to raise money for environmental projects on some of Britain’s most iconic peaks: Mend Our Mountains.
Friends of the Lakes respond to CLA blog on Lakes to Dales extensions
Marion Temple, Chair of Friends of the Lake District writes a response to Dorothy Fairburn's blog 'Answers needed for extended park plan' about the Lakes to Dales extensions.
A Midlife Crisis in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Gayle Lister is a Discovery Ranger for Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. Last year she took part in the Ironman Wales and in her blog discusses the value of the experience for her and for the National Park.
We need to talk about…National Parks
Our chief executive Fiona Howie talks about why we're launching our new blog and survey