1. Welcome to the Brecon Beacons National Park

2. The First National Parks Yellowstone National Park 1872 The First Nationa l Parks

3. National Parks in the UK The Peak District National Park was the first- created in 1951 The Brecon Beacons National Park was created in 1957

4. National Parks in Wales

5. What is a National Park? A large area of countryside managed by a National Park Authority- a public body which is funded by Government. A large area of countryside managed by a National Park Authority- a public body which is funded by Government. An area of historic and beautiful landscape. An area of historic and beautiful landscape. The land is owned by a range of people and organisations The land is owned by a range of people and organisations

6. Why National Parks? Conservation: history, culture, wildlife, natural beauty. Inform and Educate: promote public enjoyment and understanding Enhance well-being of local people

7. The Brecon Beacons National Park National Park Visitor Centre Pen y Fan 886m Black Mountain Waterfalls Black Mountains Craig- y- nos Country Park

8. Fforest Fawr Geopark The western area of the Park has been designated a Geopark because of its unique geological history and contribution to our industrial development.

9. Brecon Beacons Facts Population = approximately 33,000 people Population = approximately 33,000 people More than 90% of land is given over to farming/ forestry More than 90% of land is given over to farming/ forestry Nearly 1 million sheep Nearly 1 million sheep Farming and tourism are the main industries in the Park Farming and tourism are the main industries in the Park The National Park gets 3.9 m visitors a year The National Park gets 3.9 m visitors a year

10. Habitats and Biodiversity Lakes and reservoirs Mountains and moorland Rivers WoodlandFarmland Limestone Pavement

11. Spot the difference Red Kite or Buzzard.Which is which? Red Kite Buzzard

12. Lapwing

13. Sundew

14. Polecat

15. Otters

16. Purple Saxifrage

17. Our Natural World: The Biodiversity of the Brecon Beacons National Park Ley’s whitebeam – a tree that only occurs in the National Park … and nowhere else in the world !!!!

18. Historic Places

19. Activities in the Brecon Beacons

20. National Park Destinations Waterfalls Country154,189 Waterfalls Country154,189 National Park Visitor Centre142,167 National Park Visitor Centre142,167 Garwnant Visitor Centre 111,000 Garwnant Visitor Centre 111,000 Pen y Fan (National Trust) 110,000 Pen y Fan (National Trust) 110,000 Craig-y-nos Country Park 97,808 Craig-y-nos Country Park 97,808 Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves 82,000 Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves 82,000 Llangorse Common 75,000 Llangorse Common 75,000 Carreg Cennen castle 19,650 Carreg Cennen castle 19,6502010

21. Examples of NP user groups Mountain bikers/ Horse riders Natural Beauty Water sports Wildlife FishingCar users Local residents Local businesses Off-roaders Walkers Farmers National Park Authority

22. Threats: Transport

23. Threats: Walkers Erosion

24. Threats: Off-roading

25. Threats- climate change National Parks influence 10% of Britain’s land area, 20% in Wales National Parks influence 10% of Britain’s land area, 20% in Wales They are vulnerable to climate change because of their locations- high mountains, coasts, water They are vulnerable to climate change because of their locations- high mountains, coasts, water

26. Park Management-Wardens Dry Stone Wall Hedge Laying

27. Park Management- Wardens

28. Planning and Development

29. What is Sustainable Development? Improvement of lifestyles and wellbeing Preserving natural resources and ecosystems on which we and future generations depend. Living for today with the future “Living for today with the future in mind”

30. Sustainability in the National Park The National Park Authority aims to be as sustainable as possible and to encourage others to do the same. The National Park Authority aims to be as sustainable as possible and to encourage others to do the same. Our 3 main Centres have all received an Eco- Centre Green Flag

31. Sustainable Development Projects in the National Park Talybont on Usk sustainable village. Talybont on Usk sustainable village. Sustainable Development Fund-financially supports projects that develop ways of achieving a more sustainable way of living within the National Park Sustainable Development Fund-financially supports projects that develop ways of achieving a more sustainable way of living within the National Park Big Green Challenge Big Green Challenge

32. "We do not inherit the world from our parents, we borrow it from our children." National Parks are a protected landscape.