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** Get inspired by nature in the 2020 Photography competition
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Campaign for National Parks has joined with the UK’s 15 National Parks to launch the annual photography competition following a viral response to the 2019 competition.

Anyone can join in the competition by submitting images around the theme of Inspired by Nature by Friday 21 February. Use #InspiredByNatureComp on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for your chance to win.

Cormorants in the Broads by Helen Storer, runner up in the 2019 competition.

Nature is in crisis. We must find a way to look after it and bring it closer to our lives. Campaign for National Parks is committed to improving nature in the National Parks and has called for a radical re-think of the way conservation is undertaken in the Parks so that nature may thrive in beautiful landscapes.

John Packman, Chief Executive of the Broads Authority said: “This is an excellent opportunity to get outside, get inspired by nature and share some of the magical moments that make our National Parks so special.”

Click here for full terms and conditions for the 2020 National Parks photography competition. ([link removed])


** National Parks are not theme parks. Campaign for National Parks speaks out!
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Campaign for National Parks shares concerns about the approach to development in the National Parks.

Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph, Corinne Pluchino said: “It is absolutely essential that National Parks are properly protected from developments that threaten the very reasons they were designated in the first place: to conserve and enhance their natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage and to enable everyone to enjoy these special qualities…The National Parks are not theme parks - they are internationally recognised landscapes.”

Lake District National Park. Photo: Thomas Beecham

Friends of the Lake District is leading a campaign against commercialisation without conservation: ‘Save Our Lake District’ or SOLD. ([link removed]) Over the coming weeks Campaign for National Parks will be speaking to individuals and organisations from across the National Parks as we seek to make a difference at a national level.

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** Thanks to our corporate supporters
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It would not be possible to continue our fight for National Parks without the generous support of those organisations who share our love for these special places.

HF Holidays ([link removed]) have long supported our work to protect the places so many of us love to walk and explore. Our shared history goes back over 80 years!

In the Lake District, holiday company Lakelovers ([link removed]) is supporting our work to protect this and all the National Parks.

Travel Chapter ([link removed]) provide self-catering holidays. Thanks to their support we are campaigning to improve nature in the National Parks.

Building materials supplier, Hanson ([link removed]) share our passion for the fantastic National Parks in England and Wales.

At a time where Campaign for National Parks is needed more than ever, this support is hugely appreciated.


** Further reading…
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In 2020 Campaign for National Parks will once again be hosting a series of blogs on the most important issues facing our National Parks. If you’re interested in contributing a blog this year get in touch.

Kieran Metcalfe reflects on being inspired to make a difference ([link removed])

Chair of National Parks England, Carl Lis, shares his thoughts on the findings of the Glover review ([link removed])

Original Cottages tell us why they love their local patches ([link removed])


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