the norfolk broads became a national park in 1988.
when did the norfolk broads become a national park?
1988
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in january 2015 the broads authority approved a change in name of the area to the broads national park, to recognise that the status of the area is equivalent to the english national parks, that the broads authority shares the same two first purposes (relating to conservation and promoting enjoyment) as the english national park authorities, and receives a national park grant.
the broads
although the terms norfolk broads and suffolk broads are used to identify specific areas within the two counties respectively, the whole area is frequently referred to as the "norfolk broads". the broads has similar status to the national parks in england and wales; the broads authority has powers and duties akin to the national parks, but is also the third-largest inland navigation authority. because of its navigation role the broads authority was established under its own legislation on 1 april 1989. the broads authority act 2009, which was promoted through parliament by the authority, is intended to improve public safety on the water.
the broads