DEFENDING THE PROTECTED LANDSCAPES DUTY

The British public love our National Parks and National Landscapes. Millions have beloved memories of family holidays and days out enjoying their natural beauty and wildlife. Alongside the NHS, National Parks and National Landscapes are among the most successful and popular British institutions. They were established after the Second World War as part of national renewal, driven by a Labour Government who understood the value of such places for the nation and that the simple joy of beautiful landscapes was part of what makes a good life which should be the right of every citizen, whether they live in a town, city or the countryside.

But right now it’s rumoured that the government intend to significantly weaken protections by removing the protected landscapes duty. We can’t let this happen.

The North Yorkshire Moors

We have joined with the Campaign for National Parks and over 180 other signatories to send an open letter to the Prime Minister to urge him to reconsider the position and to protect our cherished national parks for future generations.

Open letter to PM re National Parks & Landscapes Oct2025 (1)Download

Campaign for National Parks  

Campaign for National Parks is the only independent charity dedicated to securing the future of National Parks in England and Wales. Our independence from government means we can speak out for Protected Landscapes when no-one else can.  

Founded in 1936, we bring together a campaigning collective of organisations and individuals from all walks of life united in common cause. Our first campaigns resulted in the creation of our National Parks. Now, inspired by our past, we fight for the future. We want a world where nature and people are thriving in our National Parks, where wildlife is wild and natural beauty is protected for generations to come. Where everyone, no matter their age or background, can access, feel inspired by and fight to protect the future of these truly amazing landscapes.  

With National Parks at the heart of everything we do: we’re here to unite, inspire and empower everyone to take action.  

For more information visit www.cnp.org.uk