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- The Peak District marks its 75th anniversary this year as the UK's first national park, drawing about 13 million visitors annually.
- It faces financial pressures from significant funding cuts.
- Park authority chief executive Phil Mulligan advocates raising taxes to support national parks, estimating 8p per taxpayer annually.
- Some oppose the tax plan and propose vehicle charges, while the National Trust helps preserve the park amid ongoing debates on visitor management.
