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National Parks

National Parks. ‘a sort of national property in which every man has a right and interest who has an eye to perceive and a heart to enjoy’ William Wordsworth (1810) in his ‘Guide to the Lakes’. Where are the National Parks?. There are 11 National Parks in England and Wales.

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National Parks

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  1. National Parks ‘a sort of national property in which every man has a right and interest who has an eye to perceive and a heart to enjoy’ William Wordsworth (1810) in his ‘Guide to the Lakes’

  2. Where are the National Parks? There are 11 National Parks in England and Wales. The Norfolk Broads, managed by an authority created by special legislation, enjoys a similar status to the other National Parks. The New Forest became a National Park in April 2003. The New Forest The decision to begin the designation of the South Downs was taken in April 2000.

  3. Where are the National Parks? With the help of an atlas, describe the distribution of the National Parks in England and Wales. Consider their position in relation to human and natural features such as motorways, settlements and highland areas.

  4. Describe the landscape of these National Parks Exmoor Lake District Snowdonia

  5. Why were the National Parks set up? The British movement towards National Parks began in the nineteenth century when artists and writers recognised the beauty of our countryside. Ramblers and those living in the expanding urban areas also wanted easy access to the countryside. After World War II the National Parks were set up to provide this access.

  6. What are National Parks? National Parks are protected areas of natural beauty. The areas include mountains, moorland, heathland, woodland and coasts. National Parks are not theme parks – they are not fenced off and people live and work in them. There are 11 National Parks in England and Wales. Each National Park is managed by a National Park Authority, which works to balance the needs of the landscape, the residents and the visitors.

  7. What are the aims of the National Parks? To protect and enhance the natural beauty and wildlife. To promote the understanding and enjoyment of the Parks. To foster the social and economic well being of the communities living in the National Parks. Do you think it is easy achieving all 3 aims? Are there any possible conflicts?

  8. Study the pie chart showing land ownership in Britain’s National Parks. Private Forestry Commision National Trust Water Companies Minstry of Defence National Parks Others 1) Who owns most of the land? 2) Why may it be difficult for the National Park Authorities to control what happens in the National Parks?

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