DISCOVER NATIONAL PARKS
“around a quarter of Caravan Club sites are
duties. Importantly, they also act as the
planning authority for their area and must
located either within or with easy access to
take into account the impact that any
development or modification may have on
Britain’s fantastic National Parks”
the natural beauty, environment or
landscape of the Park.
It’s important to remember that not all
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of the areas originally planned as National
ABOVE: Compiling cutting-edge research which 2009 will mark the 60th anniversary of Parks have automatically received that
Northumberland
has informed and influenced policy and the Act of Parliament which designated the status. The journey for some is still not over
National Park
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debate at a national and regional level National Parks. CNP, albeit in its former and CNP is closely involved in the ongoing
Authority)
Devising and leading Mosaic, a guise as the Standing Committee for campaign to secure National Park status for
groundbreaking programme of activity National Parks, was instrumental in the South Downs, with a decision due in
to engage diverse ethnic communities in bringing this about. It was the vision of the summer of 2009.
National Parks people like John Dower, the Government Today, a wide and diverse range
Planning Minister, in 1945 that identified of issues threatens the 12 Parks, which are
Ancient woodlands, dramatic coastland, a clear blueprint for the National Parks. very different to the challenges of 60
sweeping heather moorland and snow- He defined the Parks as ‘extensive areas years ago. It is often claimed that the
peaked mountains – no other set of of beautiful and relatively wild country’ National Parks are stopping development
landscapes offers such a range of which should be preserved, protected and or are intransigent in the face of
breathtaking and awe-inspiring scenery. made accessible for public enjoyment. progress, but quite the reverse is true. For
CNP exists to protect them all. These principles remain true and are example, the great majority of planning
expounded in the statutory purposes of a applications in the National Parks are
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS National P approved and the Park Authorities are
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ark 60 years on:
To conserve and enhance the natural leading the way in identifying sustainable
up in the post war years to ensure their beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of solutions to combat the many challenges
future protection for everyone. They facing the Parks.
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the National Parks
To promote opportunities for the public This is where CNP steps in,
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v to refresh and rejuvenate, and that special qualities of the Parks other organisation focuses. It keeps an eye
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breathtaking landscapes. Each National Park has its own authority efforts and concerns of many people and
which is the public body responsible for organisations to protect National Parks
administering the Park and for making sure from the effects of climate change, road
INFORMATION GENERAL
that the two purposes are upheld. They building, military training, mining etc. But
For more information please contact: CNP, 6-7 Barnard
must also seek to foster the economic and CNP does much more than act as a
Mews, London SW11 1QU. Tel 020 7924 4077, email
social wellbeing of their communities and watchdog to conserve and enhance the
info@cnp.org.uk or visit www.cnp.org.uk
have regard to the principles of sustainable Parks. It recognises their spiritual value
development as they undertake their to the nation and is keen to >> p47
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