National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (1949 c 97)

The Act established the framework for creating National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in the UK, providing measures to protect and enhance the rural environment. It empowered local authorities to establish and maintain public rights of way, thereby improving public access to the countryside. The legislation also set up the National Parks Commission (now Natural England) to oversee these initiatives and promoted nature conservation by protecting wildlife habitats. This Act was a pivotal step in balancing conservation with public enjoyment, responding to post-war demands for countryside recreation and preservation.

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National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (1949 c 97)

The Act established the framework for creating National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in the UK, providing measures to protect and enhance the rural environment. It empowered local authorities to establish and maintain public rights of way, thereby improving public access to the countryside. The legislation also set up the National Parks Commission (now Natural England) to oversee these initiatives and promoted nature conservation by protecting wildlife habitats. This Act was a pivotal step in balancing conservation with public enjoyment, responding to post-war demands for countryside recreation and preservation.

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