An International Research Centre
Who We Are
We are an interdisciplinary team of academics, professors of practice, visiting and honorary fellows.
We are interested in making a difference to national parks and protected area management. We collaborate widely with those professionals seeking to manage our special places for the benefit of all.
What We Do
CNPPA operates a transdisciplinary approach, which focuses on world-class academic excellence with a global reach, the purpose of which is to inform and influence policy making, develop best practice, governance and innovation of resource use and promote knowledge transfer through high-quality translational skills.
It aims to attract internationally and nationally renowned academics in relevant discipline areas through conferences, fellowships, research and enterprise projects, whilst at the same time encouraging dialogue with policymakers and professional practitioners.

Our Vision
Our vision is to be a national and international centre of excellence for transdisciplinary study and research into national parks and protected areas, that address complex local and global challenges and develop innovative practices to enhance landscapes and communities.
Meet the Team
Dr Penny Bradshaw
Theme Lead: Cultural Landscapes
Dr Angus I. Carpenter
Theme Lead: Conservation
Professor Chris Loynes
Theme Lead: Human-Nature Relations
Dr Angie Anthonisz
Theme Lead: Rural & Visitor Economy
Professor Julia Aglionby
Professor of Practice
Ian Stephens
Professor of Practice
Sarah Hall
Professor of Practice
Tania Lemmey
CNPPA Development Officer
Latest News & Events
CNPPA Newsletters
Landscapes for Nature Recovery events (March-April 2022)
National Landscapes Partnership Panel Discussion (February 2022)
What is Natural Beauty? Symposium (December 2021)
COP26 Joint Statement
Farming with Nature Conference (May 2021)
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Our Research Themes

Cultural Landscapes
This theme brings together areas of research that engage with the 'combined works of nature and humankind' (UNESCO) and which explore interpretations of, and creative responses to, the complex and dynamic relationship between humans and nature.
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Human Nature Relations
The engagement of people with nature produces a landscape. Personal, social, economic and political actions interact with natural processes, habitats and species in dynamic relations.
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Rural and Visitor Economy
The rural and visitor economy theme adopts a transformational business philosophy that encourages the development of innovative thinking and contemporary approaches to planning and management that are linked to supporting a broad range of resources.
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Conservation and Ecology
The Conservation and Ecology group take a transdisciplinary action-orientated approach, drawing on natural and social sciences, to conduct research with the aim of protecting species, their habitats and ecosystems from biodiversity loss.
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Place
The PLACE Collective is a community of artists engaged with issues of nature, environment and rural societies. It brings artists into a wider process of research, debate and knowledge-sharing and encourages more sustainable approaches.
Contact Our Team
Got a question about our research, events, or articles? Get in touch with our team today.