Over the past decade, Scotland has developed an approach to outdoor access that is distinctive and different from the rest of Britain - one that depends on management rather than prescription.
The approach is underpinned by three key principles:
- respect for the interests of others
- care for the environment
- responsibility for one’s own actions
The approach is characterised by two defining features:
- maximising participation to optimise decisions
- seeking consensus to change conflict into cooperation
The central mechanism for translating these ideals into practical action is the Local Access Forum - an advisory body with a balanced representation of land managers, participants in outdoor access, communities and public agencies.
Pages: 80
Published: 2006
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