Julian Glover, the author of the Landscapes Review, which called for the creation of three new national parks, expressed excitement about the progress and additional funding. He emphasized the importance of national parks in uplifting our spirits and supporting both people and nature. However, Dr. Rose O'Neill, the chief executive of the Campaign for National Parks, highlighted the financial challenges faced by existing parks, which have experienced a 40% funding cut since 2010. While the new investment will provide some relief, she expressed concern about future crises.

Kevin Bishop, the chief executive of Dartmoor National Park, welcomed the news of a new national park but raised reservations. He stressed the need for additional funding for the day-to-day running costs of existing national parks, including staff salaries. While the new funding of £15m for larger projects is appreciated, he emphasized the importance of revenue funding to support practical projects for nature and people.

The establishment of a new national park in England was a commitment in the Conservative manifesto, and next year marks the 75th anniversary of the act of Parliament that allowed for their creation. Wales and Scotland are also considering the creation of new national parks. The announcement by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Barclay, marks the beginning of a process that could take up to five years. The government has pledged an additional £5m this year and £10m next year to support national parks and halt the decline of nature.

In addition to the funding for national parks, the government has allocated £2.5m to provide disadvantaged young people with access to the countryside and £750,000 for research on protecting England's temperate rainforests. Thirty-four new landscape recovery projects will also be created under the ELMs farm payments scheme, benefiting nature and sustainable food production. Labour's Shadow Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, criticized the Conservatives for the decline of nature in the UK, stating that it has become one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world.

Original news source: England to get new national park as part of nature plan (BBC)

– News Summary
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a few minutes to read the article. Then, ask each group to write a summary of the article, highlighting the main points and key information. Afterward, have each group share their summary with the class and facilitate a discussion about the article.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Have the class form pairs or small groups. Ask each group to discuss their opinion on the creation of a new national park in England and the funding issues faced by existing parks. Afterward, conduct an opinion poll by asking each group to share their opinion and reasoning with the class. Encourage respectful and constructive discussion among the students.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Assign each group either the task of listing the pros or the cons of creating a new national park in England. Give them a few minutes to brainstorm their ideas. Then, have each group share their lists with the class. Facilitate a discussion where students can compare and contrast the different perspectives and weigh the advantages and disadvantages.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Ask the class to individually reflect on and jot down their thoughts about the importance of national parks and the need for funding. Then, pair up the students and ask them to share their thoughts with their partner. Encourage them to discuss their ideas and any potential solutions. Finally, have a few pairs share their conversations with the class and lead a discussion based on their insights.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a few minutes to discuss and make predictions about the future of national parks in England. They can consider aspects such as funding, conservation efforts, public access, and government support. Afterward, ask each group to present their predictions to the class and facilitate a discussion about the potential outcomes and challenges.

England is set to have a new national park as part of the government's efforts to protect and provide greater access to the ?. ? England will consider potential sites, including the Chilterns, the Cotswolds, and Dorset. While some environmentalists cautiously welcomed the news, they expressed concerns about the decrease in government funding for national parks, which has led to ? and staff cuts. The government has also announced £15m in funding for existing national parks and ? landscapes. This funding is a response to a 2019 review that criticized the management and funding of protected landscapes. Julian Glover, the author of the Landscapes Review, which called for the creation of three new national ?, ? excitement about the progress and additional funding. He ? the importance of national parks in uplifting our spirits and supporting both people and nature. However, Dr. Rose O'Neill, the chief executive of the Campaign for National Parks, highlighted the financial challenges faced by existing parks, which have experienced a 40% funding cut since 2010. While the new investment will provide some ?, she expressed concern about future crises. Kevin Bishop, the chief executive of Dartmoor National Park, welcomed the news of a new national park but raised reservations. He stressed the need for additional funding for the day-to-day running costs of existing national parks, ? staff ?. While the new funding of £15m for larger projects is appreciated, he emphasized the importance of revenue funding to support practical projects for nature and people. The establishment of a new national park in England was a commitment in the Conservative ?, and next year marks the 75th anniversary of the act of Parliament that allowed for their creation. ? and Scotland are also considering the creation of new national parks. The announcement by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Barclay, marks the beginning of a process that could take up to five years. The government has ? an additional £5m this year and £10m next year to support national parks and halt the decline of nature. In addition to the funding for national parks, the government has ? £2.5m to provide disadvantaged young people with access to the countryside and £750,000 for ? on protecting England's temperate rainforests. Thirty-four new landscape recovery projects will also be ? under the ELMs farm payments scheme, benefiting nature and sustainable food production. Labour's Shadow Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, criticized the Conservatives for the decline of nature in the UK, stating that it has become one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world.

1. What is the purpose of creating new national parks in England?
2. How would you feel if you were an environmentalist and saw a decrease in government funding for national parks?
3. Do you think national parks are important for uplifting our spirits? Why or why not?
4. Why do you think existing national parks have experienced funding cuts since 2010?
5. Do you agree with the chief executive of the Campaign for National Parks that future crises may still be a concern despite the new investment?
6. How do you think additional funding for the day-to-day running costs of existing national parks would benefit them?
7. Do you think it's important for the government to allocate funding for disadvantaged young people to access the countryside? Why or why not?
8. How would you feel if you were a nature enthusiast and saw that England is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world?
9. What do you think are the benefits of creating landscape recovery projects under the ELMs farm payments scheme?
10. How do you think the creation of new national parks in England could impact tourism?
11. Do you think it's important for the government to prioritize the protection of England's temperate rainforests? Why or why not?
12. Why do you think Wales and Scotland are also considering the creation of new national parks?
13. How would you feel if you were a farmer and your land was included in a new national park?
14. Do you think the government's funding allocation for national parks and protected landscapes is sufficient? Why or why not?
15. How do you think the creation of a new national park in England could benefit both people and nature?

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