The Partnership's Plan - Lake District National Park

Annex D
English National Parks and the Broads: UK Government Vision and Circular 2010
(Defra)
The purpose of this circular, which applies only in England, is to provide updated policy
guidance on the English National Parks and the Broads (‘the Parks’). It is relevant to those
bodies with appropriate statutory functions and will be of interest to all those who have a key
role in contributing to the success of the Parks, including landowners and land managers,
private companies and voluntary bodies. The Vision is:
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.
• 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 fundemantal to our prosperity and well being.
The circular contains a number of Priority Outcomes for 2010-2015 and suggested actions, a
period of time that coincides with the lifetime of this Lake District National Park Management
Plan.
The Circular contains the following five outcome areas and respective sub actions. The
Government believes early progress towards achieving the vision can be made through the
Authorities and key partners together focusing on the achievement of the following key
outcomes in the next five years:
• a renewed focus on achieving the Park Purposes
• leading the way in adapting to, and mitigating climate change
• a diverse and healthy natural environment, enhanced cultural heritage and inspiring
lifelong behaviour change towards sustainable living and enjoyment of the countryside
• foster and maintain vibrant, healthy and productive living and working communities
• working in partnership to maximise the benefits delivered.
Each of these outcomes is summarised over the page with the key action areas. The full
document can be viewed:
www.defra.gov.uk/rural/documents/national-parks/vision-circular2010.pdf
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