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Wilder National Parks for All 🏞️

The only charity dedicated to fighting for the future of #NationalParks in England and Wales.

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National Parks encompass some of the most biodiverse and important rivers in the country💧

Yet even in precious #NationalParks, freshwaters have been ignored by successive governments, companies & regulators 📉

It's time to recue our rivers 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...
Hidden in today’s Nuclear Taskforce report: a plan to weaken the Protected Landscapes Duty. There’s no evidence this is needed, and it undermines our National Parks ⚠️

Last month, Ministers said they had “no plans to amend” the duty – now they must keep that promise

🔍 5 myths busted: bit.ly/49DarEm
5 facts: what the National Parks duty means for planning
Here are five key facts about what the new duty means for planning decisions which show just how wrong some of the myths being peddled are.
www.cnp.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Ydych chi wedi clywed am Barc Cenedlaethol Glyndŵr?

Rydym wedi ymuno â @tirlun.bsky.social i archwilio'r iaith a'r hanes y tu ôl i'r hyn a allai ddod yn enw swyddogol 4ydd Parc Cenedlaethol Cymru
November 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Have you heard about the Glyndŵr National Park?

We have teamed up with @tirlun.bsky.social to explore the language and history behind what could become the official name of Wales’ 4th National Park
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
We are proud to be in this partnership with @countrysidejobs.bsky.social and look forward to working together to protect and conserve these beautiful landscapes!
Times are tough for National Parks so we are stepping up and lending a hand in the form of becoming a Corporate Partner of @campaign4parks.bsky.social
Look out for updates c-js.uk/49qYlOa
November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
✍️The final boundary of the Glyndŵr National Park is being consulted on until Mon 8th Dec.

🌄We strongly believe in the value of National Parks across the UK and fully support these proposals.

📲 Swipe through our gallery for more reasons to support the new National Park.

More at cnp.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
✍️ Mae ymgynghoriad yn cael ei gynnal ar ffin derfynol Parc Cenedlaethol Glyndŵr tan ddydd Llun 8fed o Ragfyr.

🌄 Rydym yn credu'n gryf yng ngwerth Parciau Cenedlaethol ledled y DU ac yn cefnogi'r cynigion hyn yn llwyr.

📲 Swipe trwy ein oriel i ddysgu mwy.
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A allai Parc Cenedlaethol newydd fod yn y DU yn fuan? 🌄

Edrychwch ar ein hesboniad 101 am Barc Cenedlaethol arfaethedig Glyndŵr 👇

Ymgynghoriad ar agor tan ddydd Llun 8fed o Ragfyr

#parccenedlaetholnewydd
November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Could there soon be a new UK National Park? 🌄

Check out our 101 explainer video about the proposed Glyndŵr National Park 👇

Consultation open until Mon 8th Dec

#newnationalpark
November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Where are the Sunday buses? 🚌

Our new Green Route to National Parks project aims to improve Sunday bus services in partnership with the Exmoor Society &
@dpadartmoor.bsky.social, made possible thanks to generous funding from The Naturesave Trust.

Learn more below 👇
www.cnp.org.uk/news/where-a...
November 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
We're proud to stand alongside over 40 organisations in an open letter urging the PM to uphold the Aarhus Convention.

Find out why it's so important for people and nature and read the letter below👇
📢 40+ NGOs have written to the PM urging him to uphold the Aarhus Convention – the cornerstone of environmental justice

The Convention protects your right to:
✅ Access environmental information
✅ Have a say in decisions that affect nature
✅ Seek environmental justice affordably
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Tideswell is a small village in the Peak District and yet it has pharmaceutical levels beyond those experienced in cities like London 🤯

It's time to step up and demand better for waterways in our National Parks

Take action today 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌿A full house for the launch of the new APPG for National Parks & National Landscapes yesterday! 🌿

The new APPG will provide a powerful voice in Parliament 💪

A huge thank you to all the MPs, Peers & partners who joined us to make this such an energising start
October 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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ACCESS TO NATURE: COMMUNITY FILM SCREENING

Enjoy a 90-minute online celebration of creativity, community, and connection to the natural world. Hosted by Mafia Weekend CIC in partnership with @campaign4parks.bsky.social.

Join via Zoom. Book your free ticket here: dandelion.events/e/p1cx7
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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I'm no filmmaker nor film editor (especially) but with some much appreciated support from @campaign4parks.bsky.social I was able to take my first little baby steps.

A short film featuring lovely landscapes and some of my wise friends:

Boundaries/Ymylon

www.youtube.com/watch?v=64hg...
Boundaries/Ymylon
YouTube video by Campaign for National Parks
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October 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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It's now clear that the gov't are NOT proposing to repeal the Protected Landscapes duty 🙌

A huge thank you to the more than 200 charities, businesses & organisations who joined us in writing to Keir Starmer 💚

Now to focus on improving our Protected Landscapes...
www.cnp.org.uk/news/plans-t...
Plans to weaken Protected Landscapes Duty quietly dropped
Westminster government published its list of amendments for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and there are no proposals to weaken protections for National Parks.
www.cnp.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
It's now clear that the gov't are NOT proposing to repeal the Protected Landscapes duty 🙌

A huge thank you to the more than 200 charities, businesses & organisations who joined us in writing to Keir Starmer 💚

Now to focus on improving our Protected Landscapes...
www.cnp.org.uk/news/plans-t...
Plans to weaken Protected Landscapes Duty quietly dropped
Westminster government published its list of amendments for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and there are no proposals to weaken protections for National Parks.
www.cnp.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The Protected Landscapes Duty was introduced to force the water industry to act for National Parks

It's very early days but already has forced Ofwat to recogonise the Duty - & that National Parks exist

Gov't must prioritise National Parks in water reforms
observer.co.uk/news/columni...
In our national parks sewage flows while the funds for co...
Underfunded, over-farmed and politically sidelined, Britain’s most treasured landscapes need more than protection
observer.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Bird crime in the #YorkshireDales persists – after over 70 years of legal protection.
Support our campaign and book for our free ONLINE launch on Tuesday 21 October, 5.30pm at: friendsofthedales.org.uk/events
#EyesontheSkies #RaptorPersecution @raptorpersuk.bsky.social @campaign4parks.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Over 200 charities, businesses & organisations have signed our open letter to Keir Starmer asking him not to weaken the laws protecting National Parks and Landscapes.

We're so thankful to everyone who added their name 💪

This letter represents millions of people and shows that #NationalParksMatter
October 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Plans to weaken protections for national parks will have ‘disastrous consequences’, say environmentalists

Pleased to have signed @campaign4parks.bsky.social's letter urging Ministers to drop plans to remove the Protected Landscapes Duty on public bodies 1/

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plans to weaken protections for national parks will have ‘disastrous consequences’ say green groups
Exclusive: Letter from 170-plus organisations calls on government to drop proposed changes to planning law
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The British public love National Parks & Landscapes.

Weakening the law that protects them would be devastating for nature, visitors & the businesses they support.

These places need more support from Gov't to make them wilder & more accessible to everyone 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plans to weaken protections for national parks will have ‘disastrous consequences’ say green groups
Exclusive: Letter from 170-plus organisations calls on government to drop proposed changes to planning law
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:47 AM
We can’t afford to weaken National Park protections ⚠️

But there are rumours that some in Westminster want to remove the Protected Landscapes duty - the only real power to secure action for nature

We can't let 30 years of campaigning go down the drain
www.cnp.org.uk/about/our-wo...
October 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
"They better look after the National Parks & the Protected Landscapes because it's going to be precious, not just for us but, 150, 200 years time people will regret it if those things start getting traded off"

@rory-stewart.bsky.social puts it best 👇

(27:06)
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
The Rest Is Politics - Podcast Episode | Global Player
455. Question Time: Is Europe Already At War With Russia?
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October 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Is Labour about to put its historic link with National Parks at risk?

National Parks are world-famous as Britain’s most special & iconic landscapes.

Why on earth would any Gov't want to make it easier to pollute the Lake District or bulldoze the New Forest?
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/09/30/i...
Is Labour about to put its historic link with National Parks at risk?
At last year’s Labour party conference the prime minister spoke about the beauty and wonder of the Lake District. Visitors to this year’s conference are greeted by six Labour history information bo…
greenallianceblog.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We fully support Wales Environment Link’s manifesto includes

👏the clean-up of our waterways and
👏a commitment from all parties to the delivery a new National Park in North-East Wales

Read the full manifesto 👇
September 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM