{"id":20778,"date":"2018-11-13T18:09:05","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T18:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=20778"},"modified":"2018-11-13T18:09:05","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T18:09:05","slug":"public-to-have-say-on-englands-new-national-parks-call-closes-18-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=20778","title":{"rendered":"Public to have say on England\u2019s new National Parks \u2013 Call closes 18 December"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"landscape\"<\/a>For the first time in nearly 70 years, the public will have their say on how the country\u2019s most cherished landscapes can be enhanced for future generations, with the\u00a0call for evidence<\/a>\u00a0closing on 18 December.<\/h3>\n
image: P Badcock<\/em><\/h6>\n

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Government writes:<\/p>\n

Environment Secretary Michael Gove and writer Julian Glover are\u2026 inviting views on how England\u2019s 10 National Parks and 34 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) meet the nation\u2019s needs<\/a>\u00a0in the 21st century and whether there is scope for the current network to expand.<\/p>\n

With more than half the population living within half an hour of a National Park or\u00a0AONB\u00a0\u2013 and over two million people calling these landscapes home \u2013 a call for evidence will explore how access can be improved and communities better supported \u2013 alongside which parts of the country could benefit from greater protection.<\/p>\n

The public will also have input on whether housing and transport in protected landscapes could be improved, the role they play in our cultural heritage, and how these iconic areas can boost habitats for wildlife.<\/p>\n

The evidence will form part of the\u00a0recently-launched review<\/a>\u00a0into protected landscapes \u2013 led by Julian Glover \u2013 which is ensuring our National Parks and\u00a0AONBs\u00a0can be fit for the 21st century.<\/p>\n

Environment Secretary Michael Gove said: \u2018For so many of us our love for nature is intrinsically linked with our protected landscapes, from holidays spent in National Parks to weekend rambles across our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018We want to ensure the people who live, work in and visit these cherished places have a say in their future. As we look afresh at these precious landscapes, I look forward to hearing from everyone who shares an interest in conserving and enhancing them for the next generation.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Through the designated landscapes review, launched in May, Julian Glover and an advisory panel are currently exploring how these iconic landscapes can be enhanced, alongside considering the case for expansion.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Weakening or undermining the existing protections or geographic scope is not part of this review, which is instead focusing on how designated areas can boost wildlife, support the recovery of natural habitats and connect more people with nature.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018The review is of the key commitments of the government\u2019s\u00a025-Year Environment Plan<\/a>, which outlines its vision for improving the environment over a generation by connecting people with nature and helping wildlife to thrive.\u2019<\/p>\n

Lead reviewer Julian Glover said: \u2018It\u2019s an honour to lead a review into something as precious as England\u2019s finest landscapes. From the Jurassic Coast of Dorset to the wilderness of the Cheviot Hills, they are still rich in beauty, local life, plants and animals \u2013 and enjoyed by millions of people.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018But already, in this review, I\u2019ve seen the pressures too. Local people need jobs and housing, farmers who look after the landscapes need help to survive, and biodiversity is under threat as the numbers of things such as birds and butterflies decline.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018The good news is that I know we can do better \u2013 and in this review we are hearing lots of ideas about how to do it. Now we\u2019re offering a chance for everyone who loves our National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Beauty to have a say.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2026 The\u00a0AONB\u00a0Family and NAAONB are enjoying working with Julian and his review team.<\/p>\n

We recognise that maintaining vibrant, healthy and diverse local communities is essential to the future of\u00a0AONBs.\u00a0AONBPartnerships and Conservation Boards have long engaged with and supported anyone who cares about our outstanding national landscapes and we will continue to work to improve the connection between people and nature.<\/p>\n

Sir Arthur Hobhouse\u2019s landmark report in 1947 paved the way for the creation of England\u2019s network of designated landscapes, with the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act passed in 1949 to open up the countryside and connect more people with nature.<\/p>\n

Now,\u00a0AONBs\u00a0and National Parks are some of our most cherished sites, spanning from the Lake District, which was recently announced as a\u00a0UNESCO\u00a0World Heritage site, to the picturesque Cornwall\u00a0AONB.<\/p>\n

The nation\u2019s 34\u00a0AONBs\u00a0and 10 National Parks cover a quarter of England\u2019s land and are home to over 2.3 million people. They also generate over \u00a320 billion for the rural economy, and support 75,000 jobs.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0call for evidence<\/a>\u00a0closes on 18 December. Evidence received will form part of the designated landscapes review, which will report back next year with recommendations.<\/p>\n

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