Transcript National Parks in the 21st Century

National Parks in the 21st Century
Richard Leafe
National Parks in context
• The Lake District
National Park is one of
14 National Parks in
Great Britain
• It was one of the first to
be designated in 1951
• It is the largest National
Park in England: 2292
sq. kms.
The Lake District
National Park:
•Area: 2,292 sq. kms.
•Population: 42,400
•8.3 million visitors
A clearer Vision
for the
Lake District National Park
Our new Vision
The Lake District will be an inspirational example of sustainable
development in action.
A place where its prosperous economy, world class visitor experiences
and vibrant communities come together to sustain the spectacular
landscape, its wildlife and cultural heritage.
Local people, visitors, and the many organisations working in the
National Park or have a contribution to make to it, must be united in
achieving this.
The results
•A vision statement agreed
•Four key themes:
Prosperous economy
World class visitor experiences
Vibrant communities
Spectacular landscape
•For each theme an outcome and six high level delivery aims have
been identified.
The Vision
• A prosperous economy
Businesses will locate in the National Park
because they value the quality of
opportunity, environment and lifestyle it
offers – many will draw on a strong
connection to the landscape.
Entrepreneurial spirit will be nurtured across
all sectors and traditional industries
maintained to ensure a diverse economy
The Vision
• World class visitor experiences
High quality and unique experiences for
visitors within a stunning and globally
significant landscape. Experiences that
compete with the best in the international
market
Core Strategy:
Windermere Waterfront
Programme
Regeneration based on lake
connectivity and inspirational
design
10 year programme
Overseen by Steering Group
Waterhead, Ambleside
The Vision
• Vibrant communities
People successfully living, working and
relaxing within upland, valley and lakeside
places where distinctive local character is
maintained and celebrated
Progress to date
This totaliser will chart
our progress to
reduce CO2 emissions
from our operations
by 25% by 2012
180
160
140
120
100
In the first 6
months of
09/10 we
saved another
15 tonnes of
CO2
80
60
In 08/09 we
saved a
total of 31
tonnes of
CO2
40
20
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The Vision
• A spectacular landscape
A landscape which provides an
irreplaceable source of inspiration, whose
benefits to people and wildlife are valued
and improved. A landscape whose natural
and cultural resources are assets to be
managed and used wisely for future
generations
Winter/summer rainfall 2080s
Climate Change
Mitigation
• Controlling
and reducing
the
emissions of
greenhouse
gasses, the
root cause of
climate
change.
Why Bother ?
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Vision for the English National Parks and the Broads
By 2030 English National Parks and the Broads will be
places where:
•There are thriving, living, working landscapes notable for
their natural beauty and cultural heritage. They inspire
visitors and local communities to live within
environmental limits and to tackle climate change. The
wide-range of services they provide (from clean water to
sustainable food) are in good condition and valued by
society.
• Sustainable development can be seen in action. The
communities of the Parks take an active part in decisions
about their future. They are known for having been
pivotal in the transformation to a low carbon society and
sustainable living. Renewable energy, sustainable
agriculture, low carbon transport and travel and healthy,
prosperous communities have long been the norm.
By 2030 English National Parks and the Broads will be
places where:
• Wildlife flourishes and habitats are maintained, restored
and expanded and linked effectively to other ecological
networks. Woodland cover has increased and all
woodlands are sustainably managed, with the right trees
in the right places. Landscapes and habitats are
managed to create resilience and enable adaptation.
• Everyone can discover the rich variety of England’s
natural and historic environment, and have the chance to
value them as places for escape, adventure, enjoyment,
inspiration and reflection, and a source of national pride
and identity. They will be recognised as fundamental to
our prosperity and well-being.