Campaign for National Parks
Wilder National Parks for All 🏞️
The only charity dedicated to fighting for the future of #NationalParks in England and Wales.
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- Thank you to everyone who joined us for our National Marine Parks roundtable event sponsored by Joel James MS, exploring the exciting potential that National Marine Parks have in Wales for land coast and sea. More on our work 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/about/our-wo...
- The Nuclear Regulatory Review 25 contains alarming proposals including to remove or limit the Protected Landscapes Duty - the only real power National Parks have to protect nature 📢 No more nature damaging policy🌿 action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/183790/... @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
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- Tomorrow, Eryri National Park Planning Authority will be deciding the fate of Cwm Cynfal 💧 The iconic waterfall within an SSSI is at risk from an electricity project. Cwm Cynfal is a truly exceptional place, it is not a power station ❌ Add your name today actionnetwork.org/letters/cwm-...
- The Office of Environmental Protection warns that this Gov't could be the first ever to break the law by missing legally binding nature targets. Environmental targets must be taken seriously, we ask Gov't for rapid action to reverse wildlife decline by 2030 ⌛ wcl.org.uk/government-m...
- Want to protect nature in National Parks? Message Ed Miliband today 📢 The Fingleton Review recommends removing or constraining the Protected Landscapes duty 😡 ⭐We need your help⭐ Sign our letter with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social below 👇 action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/183790/...
- We're so pleased to see the Natural Resources Wales board vote to approve the designation of the Glyndŵr National Park 🏞️ Now to look ahead to the next steps of the process 👉 naturalresources.wales/about-us/new...
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- We can't believe it's already been a whole week since Our Radical Future event in Parliament 🙌 We could go on about the project but who better to reflect than the young people themselves 👀🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzei...
- What a day!👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday in Parliament to celebrate Our Radical Future. What a way to bring our New Perspectives project to a close & spark enthusiasm for young people reshaping the future of National Parks. Thank you to all of our hosts, speakers & funders
- We're pleased to announce that we will be building on the success of New Perspectives, with a new project “National Parks Reimagined”, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project will scale up youth leadership to drive landscape recovery. More to come soon!
- This is our declaration to the radical future of National Parks 💪 Our New Perspectives project has gathered young people to develop, share and lead ideas for the future of National Parks. Now is the time for real change www.cnp.org.uk/news/our-rad...
- Stepping up for National Parks 🥾 Yesterday our amazing Ambassadors met with Protected Landscapes Minister Mary Creagh to talk about the future of our National Parks: 🌿 modern, accessible, youth-friendly governance 🌿 a strategy for dynamic, diverse Boards 🌿 & rapid progress on promised reforms
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- It's been a big week for National Parks... 👉 Ministers unveiled plans for a new overnight accommodation levy 👉 Gov't responded to a nuclear taskforce report proposing dangerous changes to protections 👉 New Water White Paper - vital opportunity to tackle waterways www.cnp.org.uk/news/budget-...
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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!
- ✍️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
- ✍️ 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- 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👇
- 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...
- 🌿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
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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...
- 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...
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- 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
- Reposted by Campaign for National ParksPlans 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/...
- 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/...
- 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...
- "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...
- 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...
- 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 👇
- We're pleased to launch our 2026 manifesto for the Senedd elections today! #WeNeedNature #AngenNatur waleslink.org/manifesto-20... waleslink.org/cy/maniffest...
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- There is overwhelming evidence that water companies are failing waterways in National Parks The recent change in law is vital in holding water companies accountable, but with speculation that Gov't is minded to repeal this duty, things may get worse not better... www.theguardian.com/business/202...
- The @southdownsnp.bsky.social recently published their “Water in the Park” study💧 It found that 90% of rivers & lakes are not in good ecological condition📉 South Downs NPA Chief Exec @sionmcgeever.bsky.social calls for a united response to the river crisis👇 www.cnp.org.uk/blog/water-i...
- 7 things we learnt from the High Court about National Parks 👀 With the Protected Landscapes now duty under threat👎 we reviewed what the precedent-setting High Court cases mean for National Parks law, following our year of legal action ⚖️ www.cnp.org.uk/blog/7-thing...
- If rumours are true the decision to repeal the Protected Landscapes duty would be devastating. We campaigned for this for over 30 years. The duty was hard won, to backtrack now would be betraying our National Parks & Landscapes. We will not let this happen. www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...
- Sewage works inside the National Parks are spilling sewage for twice as long as outside National Parks 💩 National Park rivers should be the cleanest & most protected in the country, this level of sewage is outrageous 😡 Help us rescue our rivers 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...
- Rivers at Risk: Lymington River, Swimming in sewage💧 Our ambassador Honor Burgess is passionate about the New Forest & shares her experiences of spending time on the Lymington River 💩 Help us rescue our rivers like the Lymington 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...
- Now we know that National Park rivers are at risk, it’s time to demand better for them 💪 Our rivers at risk report outlines 5 key recommendations govs in Eng and Wales need to implement to rescue our rivers. Speak up for rivers www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...
- We're thrilled that our CEO Dr Rose O'Neill will be a panelist at the Lib Dem party conference on Saturday. Rose will be joining panelists from @rewildingbritain.org.uk @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social and @righttoroam.bsky.social
- If this was coming from one pipe that would be the equivalent spilling sewage continuously for over 29 years🚽 This outrageous level of sewage reflects aging & poorly maintained sewage infrastructure. The sewage must be stopped. Help us demand better for our rivers www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...
- Chalk streams are a rare and precious habitat💧 Many of which are found in England's National Parks🏞️ Sadly chalk streams are under threat thanks to over abstraction – removal of water from a natural source for uses such as drinking water🚰 More about chalk streams 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/blog/top-fac...
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- The River Meon is one of the world’s 200 precious chalk streams 💧 Despite the fact that it’s an incredibly rare habitat the River Meon is at risk from acute over-abstraction 🚰 Neither an SAC nor SSSI – this river has no protection 🏞️ Rescue our rivers 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...
- Introducing the Rivers at Risk 💧 We're looking beneath the surface of some iconic and important National Park rivers to highlight key risks and why we need to rescue our rivers. You can take action for our rivers 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...
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- Breaking News 📢 Sewage pours into rivers of English and Welsh National Parks at twice rate elsewhere Our new report in partnership with @theriverstrust.bsky.social reveals that 57% of rivers in National Parks fail to meet good ecological status 📉 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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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...
- The next consultations open for a new #NationalPark in Wales 📢 The first to be designated in Wales for over 60 years, this new National Park should be an exemplar for nature, climate and people 🌳🥾⛰️ Let Welsh Gov know you support the new Park 👉 ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/north-east-g...
- Second National Marine Parks Alliance Gathering (Online), 12:30 – 14:00pm, Wed 24 Sept 🌊 Join us to explore the top-voted theme as selected by you, our NMP Alliance members; Identifying potential National Marine Park sites. Sign up here campaignfornationalparks.beaconforms.com/form/b2d7e3d7
- What a day so far at #WildSummitUK So many inspirational speakers and sessions PLUS we get a chance to chat all things National Parks 🏞️ Events like these make us feel emboldened to keep fighting for Nature-rich #NationalParks for everyone 💪
- Our final day is all about campaigning 📢 Pitching to our expert panel: ⭐ Sunita Welch @naturalengland.bsky.social ⭐ Martin Buckle ⭐ Ruth Lovell & Anna Jones @tirweddaucymru.bsky.social ⭐ @campaignerkate.bsky.social Thank you to the National Lottery Heritage Fund & @rambleworldwide.bsky.social
