This year, we begin revising Cynllun Eryri, the National Park Authority’s statutory management plan. Cynllun Eryri sets our work programme and also acts as a Partnership Plan, co-produced with the people and organisations who help care for Eryri.
Why do we need a Plan?
The National Park is a very special place, and managing this vast geographic area, with the many and numerous conflicting demands upon it takes great care and attention. That is why we need this Plan. It sets out how we and our partners will work together to carefully balance these important considerations and protect the area and its Special Qualities. It sets out how we will all work together to deliver the National Park Purposes.
You can view the Special Qualities of the National Park.
You can read the National Park Purposes.
Starting with a clear picture
Over the last year, we have developed a microsite for the State of the Park Report. The State of the Park Report brings together existing data to assess the current situation in Eryri. It highlights key trends and explores future opportunities and challenges facing the National Park, including the environment, energy, population, and visitor management.
The data on the microsite will help inform discussions as we revise Cynllun Eryri. You can read the State of the Park report on our website.
However, it is clear that the following are key priorities for ensuring a healthy future for the National Park:
- Working in partnership to increase the diversity and abundance of nature, and to strengthen ecological resilience across Eryri
- Collaborating across the National Park to support resilient and thriving communities
- Responding to the climate emergency with innovation and ambition
- Encouraging safe and responsible access to nature, supporting wellbeing for both residents and visitors
- Supporting the continued vibrancy of the Welsh language, culture, and heritage
Working in partnership
Recognising the political reality we live in and the uncertain future ahead, a strong partnership has been forged through Fforwm Eryri to co-create a Partnership Plan for the future. Fforwm Eryri includes those who have a care and responsibility for looking after Eryri for the future and represents many important sectors in the National Park including the economy, leisure, conservation, education, agriculture and tourism. The forum works together to establish joint mechanisms for developing, delivering, and monitoring strategic objectives and actions within Cynllun Eryri. We also all have a deep feeling of duty and passion to protect and care for Eryri and its communities.
You can read more about Fforwm Eryri on our website.
The Plan will set out a long-term vision for the area and our priorities for the next five years which is the term of the Plan. It will be used in the following ways:
- To bring together partners to deliver on a shared plan
- As the basis for setting the National Park Authorities Corporate Plan, Corporate Work Programme and through these, Performance Management
- To develop National Park policies on specific topics
- To aid in decision making
- To draw in funding to deliver on the outcomes and actions identified
- To monitor progress against the indicators we set
The Plan in action…
Throughout 2026, we will be revising the National Park Management Plan. We will hold a series of events and consultations to explore what the future of Eryri should look like.
Together, we will discuss what our priorities should be over the next five years and how we can achieve them. We want to give everyone with an interest in caring for the National Park the opportunity to help shape this strategy. If you would like to get involved, please contact us at cynllun@eryri.llyw.cymru