National Parks Wales: Supporting Economic Wellbeing

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Due to the protection provided by the planning process, many of our towns and landscapes have become major attractions which support vibrant tourism industries and create thousands of jobs. However, National Parks are far more than tourism destinations, they are exemplars of sustainable development in action. 

Far from being a block on development the planning system in National Parks allows exciting developments to be undertaken. 

This publication highlights work in National Parks that supports the creation of jobs and a vibrant local economy.

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