Campaign for National Parks facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | CNP |
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| Formation | 1936 |
| Type | Charity |
| Registration no. | 295336 |
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England and Wales |
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Formerly called
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Standing Committee on National Parks, Council for National Parks |
The Campaign for National Parks (CNP) is a special charity in the United Kingdom. It works to protect and improve the amazing National Parks of England and Wales. Their main goal is to make sure these beautiful places are full of nature and open for everyone to enjoy.
CNP brings together many different groups that care about the environment and access to nature. These groups represent millions of people who love National Parks.
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History of the Campaign for National Parks
In 1936, a group of people and volunteer organizations came together. They included groups like The Ramblers and the YHA. Their goal was to start a campaign for National Parks in Britain. They called themselves The Standing Committee on National Parks. They had a big dream: everyone should be able to enjoy the finest countryside, and these landscapes should be protected forever.
After the government passed laws in 1949 to create National Parks, the role of the Standing Committee changed. They focused on making sure the National Parks had enough power and money. They also watched carefully for any plans that might harm the parks' natural beauty or stop people from enjoying them.
In 1977, the group changed its name to the Council for National Parks. Then, in June 2008, it became the Campaign for National Parks, which is its name today.
What the Campaign for National Parks Does
The Campaign for National Parks has several important goals. These are called their charitable objectives:
- To protect, save, and make National Parks even better for everyone.
- To help people enjoy National Parks quietly and understand their natural beauty.
- To teach people about National Parks through learning materials and other ways.
- To do research about how to protect and enjoy National Parks. They also share what they learn from this research.
Activities of the CNP
The Campaign for National Parks works with many groups to speak up for protected landscapes. They talk to governments in England and Wales. They also support people and organizations who are working to protect National Parks. Their main focus areas are:
- Making sure National Parks have better protection.
- Helping everyone have equal access to National Parks.
- Working towards creating more National Parks in the future.
Research by the CNP
The Campaign for National Parks supports and carries out research. This research helps them achieve their goals and supports their campaigns. Some of their important reports include:
- National Parks and the Climate Emergency (2021)
- Raising the bar: improving nature in our National Parks (2018)
- National Parks for all: making car free travel easier (2018)
Work in Wales
The Campaign for National Parks also works to influence the Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament). They focus on policies and laws about National Parks and other protected areas in Wales. They have ongoing campaigns in Wales. They also work with Welsh organizations like the Welsh National Park societies, Welsh Environment Link, Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales, RSPB Cymru, and the Alliance for Welsh Designated Landscapes.
National Park Societies
There are 12 special societies dedicated to protecting and improving National Parks. These groups work hard to support their local parks.
- Friends of the Lake District
- North York Moors Association
- Friends of the Dales
- Dartmoor Preservation Association
- The Exmoor Society
- Broads Society
- Friends of the New Forest
- Friends of the South Downs
- Snowdonia Society
- Brecon Beacons Park Society
- Friends of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
- CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire
There is no independent society that represents Northumberland National Park.
Leaders of the Campaign
The Campaign for National Parks has many respected Vice Presidents. These include Adrian Phillips, Alan Mattingly, Angus Lunn, Baroness Andrews, Dei Tomos, Fiona Reynolds, Iolo Williams, Lord Inglewood, Lord Norrie, Viscount Addison, Sara Edwards, and Ben Fogle.
They also have three Honorary Life Vice Presidents: Brian Blessed, Chris Bonington, and Libby Purves.
Past Presidents and Vice Presidents have included Caroline Quentin, Lord Bridges, Baroness Hamwee, Lord Judd, and Lord Walpole.
