CPRE South East
Campaigning to Protect the South East's Countryside
31 March 2009
Thousands of countryside campaigners today welcomed our latest national park: the South Downs including the disputed Western Weald. It is England’s 10th and the United Kingdom’s 15th National Park.
Edward Dawson Director of CPRE South East said:
"This is a major step forward for the South East. The new National Park will give vital protection to beautiful and serene landscapes which are under relentless development pressure. The government's decision today also embraces the Western Weald, rewarding thousands of people have campaigned for this area to be included within the South Downs National Park. CPRE welcomes the increased area, which will ensure this is a viable and well recognised designation, and that it can now take its rightful place in the family of English National Parks. We congratulate all involved."
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