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State of Nature in National Parks

The Exmoor Society contributed to this consultation on the state of protected sites for nature put together by Campaign for National Parks (CNP).

The government has made a commitment to protecting 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030 but the state of SSSIs in national parks shows that much more needs to be done to protect nature if this target is to be achieved. Read the full report by CNP below:

Submission to Office for Environmental Protection Call for Evidence on Protected Sites for Nature (April 2023)

Also in the news
2025 was a very successful year for the archive, with exhibition collaborations, important donations and archive walks. We now look forward to building on these achievements in 2026 and so here are some of our plans and aspirations for the coming year.
We’re delighted to announce the return of The Exmoor Society Big Nature Day, a joyful celebration of everything that makes Exmoor so special.
A new monthly feature for 2026, we'll be shining a spotlight on one of our wonderful volunteers, staff members, or trustees who help protect and promote Exmoor National Park. First up this month is our office manager, Gill Whitehead.