Next Lake District National Park boss needs 'long-term' vision

Farmers hoped the new chief executive would adopt a long-term vision where traditional Lakeland farming was recognised and rewarded for its benefits to local economy and a sustainable environment

Rachael Brown
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Next Lake District National Park boss needs 'long-term' vision

Farmers have called for a chief executive with 'more experience in land management' and long-term vision as the boss of the Lake District National Park Authority announced he will be leaving the job after...

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