Vision for 2051
Within the plan is a shared vision for 2051, when the National Park will be 100 years old and will have been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for more than 30 years. This shared vision is that in 2051:
The Lake District is deeply valued by the nation as a thriving, working landscape, which is nature and heritage rich, climate resilient, and socially and economically vibrant.
Nine ambitions
The Plan sets out how the Partnership will deliver this vision through 9 long-term ambitions:
Habitats are restored, and species are recovering, enabling nature to flourish in a better-connected landscape.
Water is clean and plentiful for people and nature through restoring natural processes and reducing pollution.
Carbon emissions from human activity are reduced and the Lake District stores more carbon than it emits.
The Lake District is more resilient to the effects of the future climate.
Rural communities are thriving, supported by a diverse economy and regenerative tourism, enabling more people to live and work in the Lake District.
Farming is viable, nature-friendly22 and delivers quality sustainable produce while maintaining the Lake District’s distinctive agricultural practices.
The distinctive historic environment of the Lake District is conserved and enhanced, ensuring it is better understood and looked after for future generations.
The Lake District is improving people’s wellbeing, and they are inspired to value, look after and enjoy it through living, working and visiting responsibly and sustainably.
Public transport and active travel are the preferred ways of moving around, allowing more people to get where they need to go, when they need to get there, reducing the impacts of private vehicles on the Lake District.
Planned activity and measures of success
It also sets out the planned activity for the 5 years of the Plan including ‘measures of success’ which are the targets developed by Partners that will demonstrate successful delivery.
