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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
David Batty

English national parks welcome £4.4m funding boost from government

A woman with a backpack walking in the Cheviot Hills
Walking the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland: the national park authority says it has been under significant financial pressure. Photograph: Alamy

England’s national parks are set to receive £4.4m from the government to help them protect the environment and support tourism.

England’s 10 national parks will share the funds equally, using the money to support park rangers and maintain visitor and education centres, as well as helping improve public access to the countryside through new trails.

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