Why England’s Planning System is Failing Nature

RSPB England Senior Policy Officer, Carl Bunnage, reflects on what has gone wrong with England’s planning system, why it is contributing to nature’s decline, and whether there is a better way ... We...
Putting nature at the heart of farming in the Broads National Park

Following the Government's recent response to the Glover Review of Protected Landscapes, we are publishing three guest blogs from different National Parks and AONBs looking at their support for nature...
Once in a generation opportunity to get nature-rich National Parks and AONBs

RSPB Policy Officer David Hampson explains why we all need to speak up for nature in a new consultation on the future of England’s National Parks and AONBs Public demand for nature-rich landscapes ...
Creating a Team New Forest to make the National Park even better for nature

Following the Government's recent response to the Glover Review of Protected Landscapes, we are publishing three guest blogs from different National Parks and AONBs looking at their support for nature...
The National Trust, RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts urge the Government to unlock the potential of England’s protected landscapes

National Park s and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) cover a quarter of England. They could and should be leading the nation’s fight against the ecological and climate emergencies, and offering...