Monthly Archives: September 2012

SNH Recreation Survey 2011

The Scottish Recreation Survey (ScRS) is a continuous monitoring study, launched in 2003, which measures participation by Scottish adults in outdoor recreation. The survey also provides information on the types of environments which recreation users visit, identifies social and economic … Continue reading

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People enjoying the outdoors closer to home, SNH says.

People are enjoying the outdoors closer to home and getting to places on foot while making less use of cars, according to Scottish Natural Heritage. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-19733608

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Peak District Mult-user Trail Consultation

The Peak District National Park Authority has launched a six-week public consultation to determine the future of Monsal Trail, Tissington Trail, High Peak Trail and Thornhill Trail. http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/looking-after/trailsplan Trails manager Abi Ball said: “Given the importance of the trails to … Continue reading

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Swedish National Parks Access Visit Report 2011

In 2011, SOAN member Kenny Auld working ffor Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority) was fortunate enough to receive funding from Europarc to visit Sweden and investigate various elements of the access work being done there. The report includes … Continue reading

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