National Parks England has today (Dec 3 2020) published a set of new joint ambitions, which outlines their vision to become beacons for a sustainable future, where nature and people flourish.
For the first time, England’s 10 National Parks have worked together to create four interconnected Delivery Plans, which address how they will tackle new challenges and changing priorities over the next 10 years.
The Covid-19 pandemic, Government announcements of new National Parks and Green Industrial revolution, and the climate emergency, have all highlighted the important role National Parks have for our nation.
The Delivery Plans set out how the parks will protect and enhance the natural environment, how they will become leaders in tackling the climate emergency, how they will support thriving communities where sustainable farming and land management deliver a wide range of public goods, and set out their vision to support the health and wellbeing of the whole nation.
Each of the Plans has a key theme - Landscapes for Everyone, Sustainable Farming & Land Management, Climate Leadership and Nature Recovery – and each plan defines key targets and how these will be achieved.
National Parks England Chair, Mike McKinley said: “We are proud to launch our new Delivery Plans, which clearly set out our ambitions and plans for the next 10 years. National Parks hold a unique place in the nation’s affections, and Covid 19 and the increase in visitor numbers to our National Parks during the pandemic has reminded us of their importance. Wild landscapes, family walks, rural businesses and vibrant communities all have their place, and we need to work hard to protect and enhance these spaces. While we welcome the Government’s recent ten-point plan, and announcement of the creation of new National Parks, this must not be at the expense of investing in our existing Parks."
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Posted On: 03/12/2020