1940s
1945 |
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1947 | The Hobhouse Report is published. This landmark report sets out the legislation for the creation of 12 national parks in England and Wales. |
1949 | 16 December – National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 gains Royal Assent. This Act of Parliament establishes the foundation of today's National Parks, with a focus on preserving and enhancing their natural beauty, along with providing access to recreational opportunities for the public. |
1950s
1951 |
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1954 | Board member, Leslie Hewkin, proposes the recruitment of voluntary wardens to help deal with an ongoing issue of litter, which had been problematic for some time. The Board agrees the proposal and the first litter pick takes place on the August Bank Holiday at White Moss Common, Grasmere |
1955 | Number of volunteer wardens reaches 32. This volunteer service continues with the "litter" problem, promotes the Country Code, tackles illegal camping, and provides advice on a wide range of topics to visitors. |
1956 | A Wardens Committee is set up due to increasing numbers of volunteer wardens. |
1960s
1960 |
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1961 | 31 March – John Wyatt's first end of year report as fulltime warden. It covers management of the Board's landholdings and properties, promotion of mountain safety, organisation and assistance of exhibitions, advising visitors and continued litter clearances. |
1970s
1972 | The Lake District Planning Board celebrates its 21st birthday. There is an evening reception at the National Park Centre at Brockhole. The Chairman of the Board and Director of the Countryside Commission attend with representatives of local councils, local societies, Board members and staff. The Board is congratulated by the Chairman of the Commission on its achievements over the previous 21 years. |
1974 | Lakeland now has nine fulltime wardens. |
1970s
1984 | A litter pick produces 1,000 sacks of rubbish from the valleys and fells. |
References
Sources
- Robinson, Jeremy Rowan. A sort of national property. Managing the Lake District National Park: the first 60 years. Kendal: Lake District National Park.