Many countries all over the world have National Parks. Most of them protect natural settings as well as the plants and animals that live there, but a few are in towns and cities. There are nine National Parks in England.
Are National Parks in England the same as those in other countries?
Many National Parks around the world cover huge areas of land where nobody lives, but in England most of the countryside within them is used for farming and other activities. So there people live and work.
Why do visitors go to the National Parks?
There are many activities to do in all of the National Parks in England. Visitors can walk or cycle, following marked routes, and many of the parks organize activities for families.
Are there any problems in the National Parks?
There are about 110 million visitors to the parks every year. That causes problems. Many popular towns and villages can be overcrowded, car parks and roads are full of traffic. Also, life can be difficult for people who live there, because more and more gift shops and cafes are opened instead of those everyday shops. Another main problem is litter. In the parks it is dangerous to animals.
How can people help?
All National Parks in England call on the Countryside Code, which tells people how to take care of their environment. If people follow these rules, the National Parks will be protected and give happiness to many people for a very long time.
| National Parks in England | |
| Differences | Many National Parks around the world are huge in area but without any people. Most of the countryside in National Parks in England is used forand other activities. |
| Reasons | Visitors can walk or cycle, following marked routes, and join activities. |
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| Too many visitors can cause heavy traffic. The disappearance of everyday shops makesdifficult. Litter is dangerous to animals. |
| Ways | People shouldthe rules of the Countryside Code. |
