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 New Members wanted for National Park Authorities and the Broads AuthorityMon Jan 09 2012 14:39:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/new_members_wanted There are vacancies for new members in the New Forest, North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and South Downs National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority Mon Jan 09 2012 14:39:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Living, Working Landscapes: Delivering Sustainable Development in National ParksWed Dec 14 2011 17:08:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/sustainable_development_seminar On December 7th 2011 ENPAA held a policy seminar in central London to an invited audience. The purpose of the day was to explore how National Parks in the UK currently deliver sustainable development and talk to key colleagues and partners about how this might be done in the future, with a view to delivering the 2030 Vision for England’s National Parks and the Broads. An event summary, case studies and presentations are available to download. Wed Dec 14 2011 17:08:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) England Biodiversity StrategyMon Sep 05 2011 10:58:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/england_biodiversity_strategy The Government’s new England Biodiversity Strategy was published recently, setting out the actions that will contribute to an overall ambition to halt biodiversity loss by 2020. ENPAA looks forward to contributing to the development of a delivery plan to help keep the Strategy on track and ensure its ambition can be achieved. Mon Sep 05 2011 10:58:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) National Parks Week 2011- nearly here!Tue Jul 12 2011 09:51:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/pr-npw2011-3 National Parks Week runs from 25 - 31 July 2011, celebrating Britain's 15 National Parks. Tue Jul 12 2011 09:51:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) National Parks Week 2011Tue Jun 07 2011 15:37:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/pr-npw2011 National Parks Week runs from 25 - 31 July 2011, celebrating Britain's 15 National Parks. Tue Jun 07 2011 15:37:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Natural Environment White PaperTue Jun 07 2011 13:55:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/natural_environment_white_paper The first Natural Environment White Paper for 20 years was published by the Government on 7th June. England’s National Parks warmly welcome the White Paper. National Parks and National Park Authorities are already delivering in many of the ways identified in the White Paper and we look forward to working with partners at national and local level to make the aspirations of the White Paper a reality. Tue Jun 07 2011 13:55:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) England's National Parks - Beacons for BiodiversityThu Dec 16 2010 15:45:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/national__parks_beacons_for_biodiversity England's National Park Authorities have published a report that shows how National Parks are central to efforts to halt biodiversity loss. The report makes clear the National Parks’ ambition to see wildlife flourishing and habitats restored, expanded, and linked to other ecological networks.  This will involve close working with farmers, land managers, local communities and wildlife NGOs.   Thu Dec 16 2010 15:45:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Access for allTue Nov 30 2010 17:10:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/pr-accessforall National Parks are accessible to all Tue Nov 30 2010 17:10:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) England's National Parks and the European Landscape ConventionMon Nov 08 2010 10:27:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/national__parks_elc ENPAA has produced a new publication, ‘England’s National Parks and the European Landscape Convention’. This new publication explores how the intent and purposes of the ELC are being reflected in the strategies that guide the work of the National Park Authorities, and the projects and partnerships that are taking place in National Parks. Mon Nov 08 2010 10:27:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) An invitation to shape the nature of England - ENPAA response to Defra consultationMon Nov 01 2010 16:24:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/natural__environment_white_paper On 26 July 2010 Defra published a discussion paper “An invitation to shape the Nature of England”. Comments and submissions from anyone were invited as part of the process of developing a White Paper on the natural environment (planned for spring 2011). ENPAA’s full response to the discussion document gives details of the English NPAs views on the Natural Environment White Paper and provides case studies on best practice from around the national parks. Mon Nov 01 2010 16:24:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Supporting sustainable tourism in UK National ParksTue Jul 27 2010 10:10:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/supporting_sustainable_tourism-2 ENPAA has put together a collection of case studies on sustainable tourism drawn from all 15 of the UK's National Parks. Common themes of the case studies are innovation, partnership working and support for local businesses and communities. Tue Jul 27 2010 10:10:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) APPG discusses sustainable tourism in UK National ParksTue Jul 27 2010 10:09:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/appg_sustainable_tourism The All Party Parliamentary Group on National Parks met recently to discuss sustainable tourism in National Parks. The packed meeting - attended by 18 parliamentary representatives - heard about the growing and economically valuable tourism sector in Britain, and how the National Park Authorities are encouraging visitors to enjoy National Parks in a responsible way. Tue Jul 27 2010 10:09:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Inspiring Places, Inspiring PeopleThu Jul 15 2010 10:39:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/pr-inspiring Inspiring Places, Inspiring People. 26 July to 1 August. Join us to celebrate the cultural heritage of National Parks Thu Jul 15 2010 10:39:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Chair to be appointed for South Downs National Park Wed Apr 14 2010 10:31:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/pr_chairforsouthdowns A Chair and Deputy Chair will be elected at the first meeting of the South Downs National Park Authority on 20 April 2010 Wed Apr 14 2010 10:31:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) New English National Parks and Broads Vision and CircularThu Mar 18 2010 15:37:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/vision_and_circular ENPAA welcomes the publication The English National Parks and Broads UK Government Vision and Circular 2010. The new Circular provides policy guidance for all those whose decisions or actions might affect the English National Parks and the Broads. This includes, amongst others, government departments, government agencies, landowners and land managers, local authorities, public bodies, private businesses and voluntary bodies. Thu Mar 18 2010 15:37:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Space for NatureFri Mar 12 2010 11:25:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/space_for_nature-2 ENPAA has submitted evidence to the Space for Nature review, chaired by Professor Sir John Lawton. The review explores whether England’s collection of wildlife areas represents a coherent and robust ecological network that will be capable of responding to the challenges of climate change and other pressures. Fri Mar 12 2010 11:25:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Sustainable Development Fund evaluation reportWed Mar 03 2010 14:46:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/s_d_f_evaluation_report England's National Park Authorities have published the findings of an independent review of seven years of operation of the Sustainable Development Fund which shows just how successful it has been. Wed Mar 03 2010 14:46:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) ENPAA responds to consultation on the National Parks and Broads Circular and Vision StatementThu Feb 11 2010 09:52:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/circular_consultation_response The English National Parks and the Broads Circular provides policy guidance for all those whose decisions or actions might affect the English National Parks and the Broads. ENPAA submitted a response to the consultation on February 3 2010. Thu Feb 11 2010 09:52:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Natural England / ENPAA climate change workshopTue Jan 19 2010 10:27:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/climate_change_workshop The ENPAA climate change statement was launched by Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for the Environment, at the National Parks All Party Parliamentary Group reception held on Wednesday 9 December. The statement celebrates the wide range of climate change related work that is already happening in National Parks and sets out the English National Park Authorities’ vision for future action. Tue Jan 19 2010 10:27:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) ENPAA climate change statementWed Dec 09 2009 17:00:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/climate_change_statement The ENPAA climate change statement was launched by Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for the Environment, at the National Parks All Party Parliamentary Group reception held on Wednesday 9 December. The statement celebrates the wide range of climate change related work that is already happening in National Parks and sets out the English National Park Authorities’ vision for future action. Wed Dec 09 2009 17:00:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Defra is consulting on a new National Parks and Broads Circular and Vision StatementWed Dec 02 2009 12:48:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/circular_consultation Defra is consulting on a new National Parks and Broads Circular and Vision Statement. The Circular provides policy guidance for all those whose decisions or actions might affect the English National Parks and the Broads. The existing Circular on National Parks dates from 1996. Defra is updating the Circular to reflect both the changes in legislation since 1996 that affects National Parks and to reflect the changed priorities of Government and society. Wed Dec 02 2009 12:48:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Looking to the future with Natural EnglandThu Jul 30 2009 14:54:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/shared_outcomes_agreement ENPAA and Natural England have signed a new shared agreement committing the two organisations to work together to ensure a bright future for England’s National Parks Thu Jul 30 2009 14:54:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) ENPAA welcomes launch of groundbreaking Mosaic projectThu Jul 30 2009 14:54:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/mosaic_launch Wednesday 30th July saw the launch of the national MOSAIC project in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.  Mosaic is a partnership between CNP, the Youth Hostels Association and all nine English National Park Authorities who have come together to support it.  The aim is to build links between ethnic minorities and National Parks.  Mosaic builds on previous work in this area and complements the Government’s Outdoors for All programme. Thu Jul 30 2009 14:54:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Take a View awards 2009 - National Parks prizeThu Jul 09 2009 16:35:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/takeaview Take a View competition to find the UK's Landscape Photographer of the Year, with a special prize for the best picture taken within an English National Park Thu Jul 09 2009 16:35:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) ENPAA welcomes South Downs National ParkTue Mar 31 2009 14:30:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/southdownsnationalpark ENPAA welcomes the Secretary of State's decision to create a new South Downs National Park Tue Mar 31 2009 14:30:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Sustainable Tourism Position StatementTue Feb 24 2009 11:44:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/sustainabletourism ENPAA produces policy position statement on sustainable tourism Tue Feb 24 2009 11:44:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Marine and Coastal Access BillTue Dec 16 2008 14:20:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/marinebill ENPAA welcomes the publication of the Marine and Costal Access Bill and supports the vision, purpose and strategic objectives of the Bill Tue Dec 16 2008 14:20:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Greater reward for farming the uplands Tue Oct 28 2008 11:14:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/rewarduplandfarming ENPAA writes to Hilary Benn and calls for greater reward for farming the uplands Tue Oct 28 2008 11:14:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Why National Parks MatterWed Oct 01 2008 09:54:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/whynationalparksmatter Secretary of State addresses Association of National Park Authorities (ANPA) Conference on ‘Why National Parks Matter’ Wed Oct 01 2008 09:54:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Hilary Benn MP on 'Why the Natural Environment Matters'Fri Aug 08 2008 10:06:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/hilarybenn Speach by Hilary Benn MP supports National Parks and announces an 'ecosystem assessment' for England. Fri Aug 08 2008 10:06:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Sub National ReviewFri Aug 08 2008 09:55:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/subnationalreview National Park Authorities respond to the Government's Sub National Review of planning. Fri Aug 08 2008 09:55:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Climate Change seminar Fri May 02 2008 14:11:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/enpaa-climatechangeseminar Seminar to government ministers on how English National Park Authorites are tackling climate chagne Fri May 02 2008 14:11:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) New Policy Statement on Affordable Housing Thu Jan 31 2008 12:21:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/affordable-housing Thu Jan 31 2008 12:21:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) ENPAA welcomes Government announcement on funding for National Park Authorities Fri Dec 07 2007 13:51:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/npa-funding The Government has announced a new three year financial settlement for England’s National Park Authorities Fri Dec 07 2007 13:51:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Upland Livestock Farming Wed Oct 10 2007 12:51:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/uplandfarming Upland Livestock Farming Wed Oct 10 2007 12:51:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) English National Park Authorites Association launchedTue Sep 25 2007 12:04:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/launch English National Park Authorites Association Tue Sep 25 2007 12:04:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Support for South Downs National ParkTue Sep 25 2007 11:09:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/southdowns south downs support Tue Sep 25 2007 11:09:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Improving coastal accessTue Sep 25 2007 11:03:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/coastalaccess coastal access Tue Sep 25 2007 11:03:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Foot and mouth diseaseFri Aug 10 2007 14:14:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/footandmouth foot and mouth Fri Aug 10 2007 14:14:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Transport policy statementFri Aug 10 2007 14:04:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/transportpolicystatement new transport policy statement issued Fri Aug 10 2007 14:04:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Energy white paperFri May 25 2007 10:18:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/energywhitepaper energy white paper published Fri May 25 2007 10:18:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Planning white paperTue May 22 2007 14:27:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time) http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/enpaa/planningwhitepaper planning white paper published Tue May 22 2007 14:27:00 GMT+0100 (GMT Daylight Time)