Looking After
How we work to look after the National Park, conservation, ranger services, biodiversity and policies.
- The work of the Authority
How we make decisions, the role of Members and staff. - Current consultations
We want your opinions on these consultations - Ranger service
What our rangers and volunteers do around the National Park. - Plans & policies
Corporate plans and policies
The work of the Authority
The National Park Authority is a public body made up of two groups of people - members and officers.
The members are the people who make the decisions. They are responsible for setting policies and priorities, ensuring resources are well used and money is well spent.
Overall responsibility for the work of the officers lies with the Chief Executive.
The law requires the Authority to carry out two "statutory purposes"
- to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area
- to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the parks' special qualities by the public
While carrying out these purposes it also has a "duty" to seek to foster the economic and social well-being of the communities within the National Park.
To find out more about the services we provide and who does what look at the A - Z
