Chief Executive
Tony GatesNorthumberland National Park is a special place and at the National Park Authority we and our partners have a vision for the 405 scenic square miles (1049km2) of this protected landscape that we share with the many people who live in, work in and visit the National Park.
Our vision is that Northumberland National Park will be a truly welcoming and distinctive place, easily accessible to all. Its natural and cultural assets will be widely recognised and valued and its living, working landscape will contribute positively to the well-being of the thriving and vibrant communities in and around it.
The Management Plan will guide the work and decisions from now through to 2014 and beyond, not only of the National Park Authority, but of every organisation that has an impact on the landscape, wildlife, communities, cultural heritage and welcome of the National Park.
It was developed over two years of discussion to ensure that a wide range of people and organisations had the opportunity to contribute.
As well as the hopes embodied in our vision, we have an ambition to make this corner of England a role model for a low carbon living and working landscape.Over time,we want to see carbon-saving practices becoming commonplace and a variety of renewable technologies becoming the principal source of energy in communities throughout the National Park.
The landscape of the National Park has been shaped by farming and rural business activity over the centuries.To make sure it is a good place for families to live and work, we plan to develop a College in the Park - using the National Park as a training resource to help increase the skills available locally in farming, forestry, traditional building and tourism.
And finally, Northumberland National Park is an exceptional place, we want everyone who visits the Park to have a truly exceptional experience and be inspired by what they see. We invite you to enjoy Northumberland National Park and helpp us realise our vision.
Tony Gates, Chief Executive
National Park Officer
March 2010
Contact:
Chief Executive
Northumberland National Park Authority
Eastburn,South Park
Hexham
NE46 1BS
Telephone: 01434 611514
Fax: 01434 600522
