About the Association of National Park Authorites

UK ANPA is the Association of the 14 Chairmen and Convenors of the UK National Park Authorities.  Advised by the 14 National Park Authority Chief Executives, the Chairmen and Convenors come together to share experience and manage joint training projects, public relations activities and special events.  The UK Association employs three members of staff based in Cardiff and secondees from the National Parks to work on projects as required.  

The UK ANPA vision is to promote the 14 National Parks in the UK as beacons for sustainable development to raise the profile, understanding and relevance of these protected landscapes, to facilitate training and development opportunities for NPA Members and staff, and to foster closer working with the growing UK and international family of protected landscapes.

UK ANPA is not a lobbying body, nor does it seek to speak on behalf of all 14 National Parks.  However, one of its key roles is to engage with the public, answering queries about National Parks as a group and promoting them as special places.

Contact UK ANPA:
Cathryn Marcus, Co-ordinator, UK ANPA.
Tel: 029 20 499966.
Email: c.marcus@anpa.gov.uk.

UK Association of National Parks Authorities
126 Bute Street
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF10 5LE

A voice for each country

Policy and strategic decision making for the National Park Authorities is dealt with at a country level through the following organisations:

English National Parks Authorities Association (ENPAA)

ENPAA exists to promote and further the needs of the English National Park Authorities. It does this through collective working by the expert staff of the National Park Authorities, and an office and staff based in London. Through highlighting the work of the Authorities, ENPAA aims to inspire decision makers to support them to deliver numerous public benefits.

Read more about ENPAA, press releases, policy statements and the team

ENPAA’s priorities and strategic direction is established by the Chairs of the English National Park Authorities. They in turn are supported by the nine English National Park Officers, with one acting in a lead capacity.

Core roles of ENPAA

• Providing a collective voice for the views of the English National Park Authorities
• Representing their interests to a range of policy makers, Parliamentarians and other decision makers
• Raising the profile of the work of the authorities
• Facilitating discussion amongst National Park Authorities on issues of common concern
• Supporting the development and capacity of the National Park Authorities to affect change  
• Working in partnership with other bodies where this adds value

Contact ENPAA:
Paul Hamblin, Director, ENPAA
Tel: 020 7655 4812
Email: enquiries@enpaa.org.uk

1st Floor
2 - 4 Great Eastern Street
London
EC2A 3NW

Welsh Association of National Parks Authorities (WANPA)

WANPA exists to respond to the political and policy differences resulting from Welsh devolution and the particular cultural differences between Wales and England. WANPA is governed by an Executive Committee which is administered and coordinated by the Park Authority holding the role of Secretary and Chairman. One officer, the Welsh Policy Officer, deals with the Welsh agenda and work programme.

Read more about WANPA, press releases, policy statements and the team

Over 2006 to 2008, Snowdonia National Park Authority holds the co-ordination role. The WANPA Executive includes representatives from the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) and the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW). The Council for National Parks (CNP) attends as observers.

Core Roles of WANPA

• Managing the affairs of the Association and make regular reports on its work to meetings of the Executive
• Informing and bringing together all those with a responsibility for the management of National Parks (section 62 of the Env Act 1995) in Wales
• Facilitating and establishing effective communication with WAG
• Promoting the good work of National Park Authorities and raising their profiles nationally in Wales
• Helping to train and develop members of National Park Authorities
• Promoting and sharing good practice in National Parks and other protected areas nationally and internationally
• Advising and influencing emerging Welsh national policy

Contact WANPA:
Greg Pycroft, Welsh Policy Officer, WANPA
Tel: 029 20499966
Email: g.pycroft@anpa.gov.uk

126 Bute Street
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF10 5LE

The Scottish National Park Authorities do not have their own country association but are full members of UK ANPA.

Visit our contact page for details of how to contact the individual National Park Authorites and the ANPA offices