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National Park Authorities have two statutory purposes, set out in the Environment Act 1995:
and a statutory duty:
However, National Parks are not in public ownership. In the case of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, most of the land (more than 95 per cent) is privately owned.
National Park Authorities achieve their aims through a range of services, including advice, education, conservation projects and planning control.