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Throughout August Campaign for National Parks has been looking at the subject of adventure in our National Parks as part of our #SummerofAdventure campaign. We need to better understand how people use the Parks and what adventure might mean to them.

Paragliding in the Lake District. What are your National Park adventures? © Dave Willis

That’s why we are asking for your help responding to our #SummerofAdventure questionnaire. This 10 question survey takes no more than 5 minutes to fill out and would make a big difference to our understanding.

Click here to fill out our #SummerofAdventure survey and help Campaign for National Parks.

Consultation on South Downs road scheme re-opened

Highways England will shortly be launching a further consultation on a controversial road scheme in the South Downs National Parks. Campaign for National Parks objected to previous proposals for a dual carriageway bypass of Arundel on the A27 as this would threaten ancient woodland habitat and cause irreversible damage to this part of the National Park.

Campaign for National Parks remains very concerned that Highways England will continue to put forward the same inappropriate proposals in this new consultation. We will be making it clear in our response that these are not acceptable and that alternative options which avoid the need for major road-building in a National Park must be developed.

Viewpoint is on its way to our friends

Viewpoint, our friends magazine is currently in the design phase of its production meaning Friends of Campaign for National Parks can expect it later this Autumn. This edition promises to look at the future and challenges facing land management and farming in our National Parks including an interview with Glover Review panel member Jake Fiennes, the RSPB on grouse moors and the winner of our 2019 Park Protector Award.

Not a friend of Campaign for National Parks? You can receive special discounts and our bi-annual Viewpoint magazine AND support our fight to protect and improve the National Parks.

Find out more by clicking here.

New trustees wanted!

Campaign for National Parks is looking for three trustees to join the board of Campaign for National Parks.

This could be your opportunity to make a big difference at our charity at a very exciting time for National Parks. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with an interest in or experience of the National Parks or other protected landscapes. Expertise in one or more of the following areas would be welcome but are not essential: campaigning, income generation, communications and marketing, small charities, rural communities or nature recovery and resilience.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 September.

Click here to read more about this role and apply

#SummerofAdventure

This month we’ve been looking at the idea of adventure in our National Parks, what it means and the challenges. You can join in the conversation using #SummerofAdventure on social media.

Adventurer Alastair Humphreys says you don’t have to have lots of money or time to have your own adventure

Ramblers Walking Holidays on how a simple walk in the National Parks can be an adventure

More needs to be done to get more ethnic minorities to enjoy the Parks says Maxwell Ayamba

Corporate supporter Aquapac on the need to stay dry and adventurous!

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