Taking 75th anniversary celebrations to the Senedd

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As we look back at 75 years of National Parks in the UK, we also look forward to new National Parks for the 21st century. Plans are underway in England, Scotland and Wales to create new National Parks — a significant opportunity for National Parks to adapt to current challenges and thrive for people, nature and the planet.

At Campaign for National Parks, we will be keeping up to date with the progress of each nation’s plans, as well as continuing to fight for the changes needed to secure the future of our existing Parks for the next 75 years and beyond.
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ENGLAND

In England, the first stages of our new National Park are underway with Natural England finalising the designation process. Areas vying for consideration include the Chilterns, the Cotswolds, and areas of Dorset and East Devon.
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SCOTLAND

Scotland’s new National Park got a step closer at the end of February when the deadline for communities to nominate their area for consideration closed. The final list of nominations is Galloway, Lochaber, Loch Awe, Tay Forest and the Scottish Borders. A decision on which area to bring forward as a new National Park is expected to be made later this year.
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WALES

Meanwhile in Wales, the boundaries of the new National Park in North East Wales are being finalised.

At the start of March, Campaign for National Parks were at the Senedd for an event celebrating the history of Welsh National Parks and looking to their future, including what is needed for the new National Park to be an exemplar for nature and communities. Alongside a great line-up of speakers, we gathered our attendees’ hopes for the new National Park via an interactive felt display.

We also launched a 75th anniversary statement in partnership with the Alliance for Welsh Designated Landscapes outlining 10 key asks of Welsh Government for the future of existing and new Welsh National Parks and National Landscapes.
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WHY NEW NATIONAL PARKS?

75 years on from the creation of our first National Parks, the UK faces new challenges, from growing inequality and pressures on rural communities to rapid biodiversity loss and a worsening climate. Creating new National Parks is a critical opportunity for the UK to tackle these challenges; restoring habitats, promoting equity in access to nature and boosting climate resilience.

Whilst we welcome plans for new National Parks across the country, it is essential that all National Parks, new and existing, are supported by the funding and legislation needed to thrive for people, nature and the planet.
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Photos and graphics © used with permission. Walker in Loggerhead Country Park, Clwydian Range, image © Harriet Gardiner | Dorset National Landscape, image © Rose O'Neill | Common gorse, image © Harriet Gardiner | Campaign for National Parks Senedd event, image © Mike Erskine | Felt landscape, image © Mike Erskine