Strictly speaking, the National Parks aren't actually OURS.
I did know already that the nation does not own the land in the Lake District, or the land in other national parks. My use of the word
ours was referring to the fact that National Parks were created for the nation, so all of us have a right to put our point of view across if we are unhappy at the way it is being managed, wherever we happen to live. There are some people who think you have to live or work within a national park's boundaries to have a voice about any plans or policies when this is not the case. We, the general public, all of us, elect the councillors or government who are responsible for managing our national parks, in the LDNPA's case it is the county council, local councils and the Secretary of State. I did check this back in August when I wrote the post about writing letters to the people who select the people managing the LDNP. In my mind that means all of us elect the people who select the people in charge of the LDNPA doesn't it?
A quote from the LDNPA website
"National Parks are
protected under legislation and the planning system to ensure conservation and enhancement of their special qualities not just for the present, but also for future generations of residents and visitors."
Legislation made by our government, the government we all vote for. So they should be accountable to us lot!
Us lot in action - we have been opposing their plans
http://www.timesandstar.co.uk/news/Plan-to-help-shape-future-of-Lake-District-set-for-delay-e859f99a-205b-4164-85ef-72317ebfe5c7-ds?fbclid=IwAR0AUpYPRzArhXl1HZqFnzKeFjPv0YImMG9EeDc4jnP9waMLTckX2jtB0CQ#.W8ehwRY3htQ.facebookA quote from the Campaign for National Parks website
"Our Parks are also 'living landscapes', home to diverse communities. National Parks must be conserved for the benefit of all, now and in the future - they are "not ours, but ours to look after"."