The Engagement department is a part of the Authority’s Corporate Services. The department has many responsibilities relating to communications, policy, access, wellbeing and sustainable tourism.

Departmental responsibilities
  • Developing communications plans that promote and celebrate what makes Eryri so special
  • Researching, developing and producing Eryri National Park’s policies and statutory management plan
  • Receiving inquiries and engaging with the press and public
  • Managing and developing partnerships with various organisations and businesses
  • Exploring visitor management issues with the aim of promoting sustainable tourism within Eryri
  • Managing the National Park Authority’s visitor centres
The department's work

The Engagement department works to promote the special qualities of the National Park.

Cynllun Eryri
Launching Cynllun Eryri in 2020 after years of engaging and consulting with partners and the public.
Parking and Transport
Working with other departments within the Authority to assess and improve the National Park's parking and transport infrastructure.
Gwynedd and Eryri Sustainable Visitor Economy 2035
Developing a visitor economy for the benefit and well-being of the people, environment, language, and culture of Gwynedd and Eryri.
Yr Wyddfa Partnership
Establishing the Yr Wyddfa Partnership to create the Yr Wyddfa Plan, which details strategies to protect Eryri's most popular mountain.
Ambassador Scheme
Developing the Eryri ambassadors accreditation scheme. Over 1000 businesses and individuals are now Gold, Silver or Bronze Ambassadors.
Volunteers
Providing and managing volunteering opportunities across the whole of the National Park.
Planning and Cultural Heritage
Receiving planning applications and granting planning permission within the National Park.
About Planning and Development
Rhododendron clearance work in Nant Gwynant
Conservation, Trees and Agriculture
Protecting Eryri National Park's stunning landscapes and biodiversity.
Conservation, Trees and Agriculture
A warden looks over the foothills of Snowdon in heavy rain
Wardens and Access
Working on the front line to protect and enhance Eryri's special qualities.
Wardens and Access