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North Pennines adopts new five-year plan focused on climate change
A new five-year management plan for the North Pennines National Landscape focuses on climate change preparedness and improving countryside access.
The North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan 2026-31 has been officially adopted by four local councils: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness, County Durham, and Northumberland. The strategy aims to make the region as prepared as possible for future climate challenges, such as warmer winters and hotter summers, by restoring peatland to reduce flooding and equipping farmers with wildfire-fighting equipment like drones. In addition to environmental mitigation, the plan prioritizes helping people access the countryside and welcoming visitors from diverse backgrounds. Land managers and local authorities will use the non-compulsory guidelines to encourage tourism, support upland ecosystems, and help local communities understand and enjoy the natural landscape.
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