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National Park Authority urges visitors to keep staying at home ahead of Easter weekend break
As the country comes towards the end of a third week of coronavirus ‘lockdown’ the Peak District National Park Authority is urging people not to be tempted to break government measures during the Easter break.
9 April 2020
Peak District National Park thanks thousands for ‘staying away’ but urges rights of way remain open for local communities
The Peak District National Park Authority has thanked the public for 'staying away' following an impassioned campaign to help protect communities and key workers.
31 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
The latest information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) relating to the Peak District National Park.
17 March 2020
Recognition for 40 years’ service as a volunteer ranger
A volunteer ranger has clocked up over one thousand days of volunteering and received recognition for 40 years of commitment to the Peak District National Park.
14 February 2020
Planning decision for National Park Authority-owned camping and caravan site
The Peak District National Park Authority’s planning committee today (Friday 7 February) granted planning permission for a touring camping and caravan site at Brosterfield, near the village of Foolow, in Derbyshire.
7 February 2020
Breeding Birds Surveys – Peak District moorlands, update
The following statement has been released by Moors for the Future Partnership and Natural England, following the publication of bird surveys in October 2019:
20 December 2019
Volunteers brave the elements to plant sphagnum moss
A major planting project in the Staffordshire Moorlands will help to improve water quality and create more species-rich moors.
Staff and volunteers from the South West Peak Landscape Partnership took part in a week-long sphagnum moss planting project.
16 December 2019
First projects receive funding through new Peak District National Park Foundation
Wildlife, hedgerow conservation and hydro electricity projects are the first to benefit from funds through the new Peak District National Park Foundation.
Grants have been awarded through the Foundation’s #70kfor70 campaign, which launched during National Parks Week in April.
9 December 2019
New National Park ‘Ambassador’ centres are bringing the story of the Peak District to life for the region’s young people
A range of outdoor activity, education and residential centres from around the region have become Peak District National Park ‘Ambassador Centres’.
5 December 2019
Peak District is breath of fresh air for refugees and asylum seekers
Refugees and asylum seekers pulled on their wellies to enjoy their first experience of the Peak District National Park.
The visit was organised by Peak District National Park ranger Sally Wheal and colleagues Rob Kenning and Pete Bush, along with Derby-based charity Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity (DRS).
4 December 2019
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