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Andrew McCloy, Chair for National Parks England said: “The Secretary of State has recognised the important role our most precious landscapes play for the nation, supporting people, places and nature. “National Parks have been critical in helping the nation recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. “We have welcomed more visitors than…

Author, journalist, and Parish Councillor Andrew McCloy has been announced as the new Chair of National Parks England at their Annual General Meeting. Andrew was elected for the role by the Chairs of the ten National Parks across England. Andrew is also Chair of the Peak District National Park Authority,…

A new business, Secure Forests CIC, has been set up in the South West to monitor and protect forests around the globe using acoustic and satellite monitoring technology. Headquartered in Mount Edgcumbe Country Park on the Rame Peninsula, Secure Forests is currently monitoring acoustic sensors in the canopy of a…

Paula Hewitt, ADEPT President said: “ADEPT welcomes the conclusions of the HCLG committee’s report into the Government’s Planning White Paper. Public engagement is vital in any successful planning system and we share concerns that the proposed zonal approach lacks detail. The planning system should not become more centralised – places…

The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT), has published the results of its third survey on the impact of Covid-19 on public rights of way. Rights of Way Officers from over 68 local authorities and nine National Parks Authorities across England and Wales responded to the…