Everyone can play a role in looking after the national park through the National Park Management Plan. Some partners will be able to do more than others because of the nature of their role.

Key delivery partners

A handful of organisations play a bigger role and we have agreed what key delivery partners will focus their energies on and how we will measure what is achieved. Key delivery partners include organisations such as the National Trust, Natural England, RSPB, Chatsworth Estate, wildlife trusts and utility companies, among others.

Volunteers

Much of the work that takes place to conserve and enhance the national park involves volunteers. There are many opportunities to volunteer, either with the National Park Authority itself or with other groups and organisations, such as the RSPB or the National Trust.

Community groups

Community groups play a crucial role and there are many ways that community groups can get involved. Community groups carry out work to protect historic buildings, carrying out conservation projects, producing village plans, identifying needs like affordable housing, to providing community transport.

Details of community groups ican usually be found on village websites, in village newsletters, on public noticeboards or from parish councils.