FROM Rural Action Derbyshire: Phasing out the installation of fossil fuel heating in homes off the gas grid – Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy This government consultation sets out proposals to phase out the installation of high carbon fossil fuel heating systems in homes off the gas grid, as committed to in the 2017 Read more…
Day: 11 January 2022
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- Statement: Hen harrier disappearance in the Peak District 16th May 2022Responding to reports of the failure of two hen harrier nests following the disappearance of male hen harriers thought to be supporting the nests in the area.
- Visitors can enjoy greener day out to the Peak District as seasonal bus service returns 10th May 2022Peak District visitors can once again enjoy some of the National Park's most spectacular views and attractions while leaving the car at home as the Hope Valley Explorer seasonal bus route returns for a third year.
- RIP Tony Hams OBE, former Peak District National Park Authority chair 9th March 2022We were saddened to hear the news of the death of Tony Hams OBE, who was a former Chair of the National Park Authority.
- National Park Authority and Derbyshire Constabulary in new agreement to tackle rural issues in the Peak District 2nd March 2022The two organisations will work together to ‘support a safe home and welcoming place for people and wildlife in the Peak District National Park’
- Bumper year for voles sees breeding short-eared owl numbers double in latest Peak District bird of prey report 2nd March 2022The Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative has published its 2021 breeding season report.
- Partial closures to car parking at Stanage - 21-25 February 18th February 2022To allow helicopter operations to take place and assist conservation and habitat works in nearby upland areas, some car parks at Stanage will be affected next week.
- NEW for 2022! National Park Ranger-led Walks 20th January 2022National Park Rangers are welcoming walkers to their new programme of guided walks.
- Statement on the publication of the government response and consultation for the Landscapes Review 15th January 2022“As the UK’s first National Park recognised for the nation for over 70 years, we welcomed the broad ambition of the Landscapes Review when initially published and continue to support the latest responses to the review from government.
- Voices From The Peak presents new video: Snow! 30th December 2021A seasonal new video titled Snow! featuring a montage of rarely seen photographs of past winters in Derbyshire’s Peak District has been launched online today (30 December, 2021).
- Restoring the UK’s carbon sinks: new study spells good news for peatlands 16th December 2021A recent study has demonstrated a new way of restoring peatlands. A major store of carbon, restoring damaged peatlands represents a significant part of the UK’s plans to reduce the nation’s carbon emissions and mitigate climate change. The recommended target set by the Committee on Climate Change is to restore at least 180,000 hectares of […]