New fracking guidance emphasises the protection for National Parks
The Government has recently clarified its approach to planning for unconventional oil and gas, including the process known as fracking.
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National Parks to be exempt from new barn conversion proposals
Campaign for National Parks has welcomed the announcement that National Parks and AONBs are to be exempt from barn conversion proposals
Mosaic Community Champion wins UK Volunteer of the Year
Mosaic Community Champion and Peak District volunteer Dr. Chamu Kuppuswamy has been selected as the winner of the UK National Parks Volunteer Awards
Outdoor Organisations call on MPs and peers to ‘champion outdoor recreation’ for the good of the nation
Ten leading outdoor organisations urge parliamentarians to factor the benefits of outdoor recreation into their manifestos and policies ahead of the next general election.
Next steps on road studies
Over the past few weeks, further information has been published about government studies which could lead to major new road proposals in National Parks.
Biodiversity offsetting should not be allowed in National Parks
We’ve recently objected to Government proposals to allow developers to create new habitats elsewhere to compensate for loss of wildlife.
Concerns about Atlantic Array wind farm registered
After several years of planning and consultation, the application for the Atlantic Array wind farm was accepted for examination .