About us

We are 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 13 National Parks in England and Wales: from the mountains of the Lake District, Peak District and Eryri, through to Dartmoor and Exmoor, Bannau Brycheiniog, Pembrokeshire Coast and The Broads, Northumberland, North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, the South Downs and New Forest.

The evidence proves that nature is struggling to survive in National Parks. Habitat destruction, pollution and intensive land management are making their homes smaller and smaller. There is also inequality with the people who are able to visit and enjoy these beatiful areas.

With National Parks at the heart of everything we do: we’re here to unite, inspire and empower everyone to take action so that National Parks can be better for nature and for people. 

“We need landscapes that are alive with people and wildlife, buzzing with invertebrates and busy with bird life. Across the countryside we are facing a dire ecological decline; as special protected landscapes National Parks must set an example and lead the way forward.”

_{Eryri National Park image above copyright Lauren Simmonds.}