The North York Moors National Park is set to benefit from a share of new additional funding of £4.4m announced by the government today, recognising the vital role it plays in protecting our precious wildlife and landscapes and the importance for tourism, the regional economy, and public access. Each authority will be awarded an equal share of the grant.
The North York Moors wild and stunning landscape needs to be preserved for future generations and I welcome this funding which will support the work of our local park authorities, volunteers and rangers to protect our stunning countryside.
The funding will help protect vital assets, such as education centres and ranger services, and will provide more opportunities for people to enjoy National Parks. It could also be used to support the creation of new trails, residential programmes and mobility schemes. It will also support access and engagement programmes helping to conserve the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of these protected landscapes.
The Farming in Protected Landscapes scheme, currently delivered across 10 National Parks and 34 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) since 2021, will also be extended until March 2025. This will enable National Parks and AONBs to continue delivering outcomes for nature, climate, people and place.
Read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-funding-for-national-parks-announced
