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National Access Forum - Operating Principles

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The Land Reform Act places a statutory duty on NatureScot to keep the Access Code under review, and to consult ‘such persons or bodies as they think appropriate’ in fulfilment of this task. The National Access Forum is a voluntary association of interested organisations convened by NatureScot for this purpose.

Pages: 5
Published: 2026

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