Northumberland National Park launch 'Management Plan'

Northumberland National Park Authority (NNPA) have launched a five week public consultation, which will shape the future of one of Britain's finest landscapes for the next 25 years.

VIEW: Hadrian's Wall, in Northumberland National Park. Image: Roger Clegg (Image: Roger Clegg)

The consultation aims to engage with those who live, work, and spend time in the National Park to help the Authority and its partners to create a bold, ambitious, and long-term strategy for the unique and special landscape.

Jean Davidson, Chair of the Northumberland National Park Authority, said: "This is an exciting opportunity for everyone to help shape the future of Northumberland National Park."

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"The National Park is cherished and loved by many for its sense of tranquillity, rich cultural heritage, biodiversity and geology, and distinctive landscape character." 

STARS: Sycamore Gap in Northumberland National Park. Image: Simon McCabe (Image: Simon McCabe Northumberland National Park) 

Jean added: "As we emerge from the pandemic, increasing numbers of visitors are exploring Northumberland National Park's beautiful landscapes and heritage, with all the health and wellbeing benefits spending time in nature can provide. To provide a warm welcome for our new visitors, investment is needed in transport, digital and the right facilities and services." 

The public is invited to have their say on the Park's future health through an online questionnaire. To view the questionnaire, go to www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/dmpconsultation.