More than 43% of rainwater in England and Wales drains through National Trust places – this is the lifeblood of our natural environment and it needs serious care and attention. We do our work on behalf of the whole nation as our founders intended. Our car parks help too. Hilary McGradyDirector general, National Trust• Join the debate – email guardian.letters@theguardian.com• Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters• Do you have a photo you’d like to share with Guardian readers? Click here to upload it and we’ll publish the best submissions in the letters spread of our print edition

Source: The Guardian June 06, 2019 16:52 UTC