The provision of high-quality access infrastructure, facilities and information, means that the Forest of Bowland National Landscape is a welcoming place for everyone
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For National Government, ALBs, and/or Local Government |
For Conservation bodies |
For Communities and Land managers |
| 7A Maintain and enhance the Public Rights of Way network and provide resources to improve provision, recognising the importance of the network to the rural economy and people’s well-being |
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| 7B Develop and enhance Access for All routes and facilities to meet the needs of a wide range of users following the established practice of least restrictive means, and where possible include the provision of all-terrain wheelchairs |
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| 7C Use bespoke projects (e.g. through NLHF, FiPL, Countryside Stewardship) to enhance the network beyond the minimum standard on key promoted and strategic routes, and provide additional access |
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| 7D Seek to ensure that any existing permissive access routes continue. Promote and record these routes appropriately, especially where they provide important links to wider access within Bowland. |
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| 7E Manage public countryside sites to provide more opportunities for a wider range of people to explore, enjoy and understand the landscape. |
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| 7F Promote responsible and safe access for visitors to the countryside (e.g. Drone Code, Tick Code and Countryside Code: dogs and livestock, respect for fragile habitats, advice on water safety, fire-risk) |
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| 7G Improve the promotion of countryside access opportunities, including interpreted routes and easy access routes, including increased use of digital mapping and digital information |
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| 7H Through the Fire Operations Group (FOG) and partners, help to maintain up-to-date fire plans for moorland areas and raise awareness of the risk and impacts of wildfire in the National Landscape. |
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| 7I Utilise adaptive management techniques and practice that create and restore rights of way which are more resilient to climate change |
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Targets
PLTOF target 9: Improve and promote accessibility to and engagement with Protected Landscapes for all using existing metrics in our Access for All programme
Local Indicators:
Km of footpath improved/better managed (including bridleways, permissive routes and Open Access Improvements)
Number of accessible amenities created
Number of accessible gates installed
Number of Changing Places facilities within the National Landscape
Number of publicly available All Terrain Wheelchairs
