Public to have say on new National Parks
(WorldNews Environment)

For the first time in nearly 70 years, the public will have their say on how the country`s most cherished landscapes can be enhanced for future generations. Environment Secretary Michael Gove and writer Julian Glover are today inviting views on how England`s 10 National Parks and 34 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty () meet the nation`s needs in the 21st century and whether there is scope for the current network to expand. With more than half the population living within half an hour of a National Park or - and over two million people calling these landscapes home - a call for evidence will explore how access can be improved and communities better supported - alongside which parts of the...