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Product category: Building Regulations and Accreditation
News Release from: Forestry Commission
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial Team on 28 July 2003

Minister supports New Partnership
Initiative

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Minister supports Ramblers' Association and Forestry Commission Partnership Initiative.

Carwyn Jones, Environment, Planning and Countryside Minister visited the Ramblers' Association stand in the Wales Environment Link pavilion, Countryside Care Area, Royal Welsh Show to give his support to a Reporting Path Initiative The Ramblers and the Forestry Commission have joined forces to record any obstructions to the public rights of way network on the forest estate and to work together to see that these routes are clear and available for public use

The Ramblers' Association works to protect the unique network of public paths for the enjoyment of all.

Walking is the best way to take exercise and can form part of a journey bringing with it benefits to health and appreciation and awareness of your surroundings.

The Forestry Commission manages some 7% of the total land area of Wales on behalf of the Welsh Assembly.

One of the Commissions most important responsibilities is making sure that the public rights of way on its land are in good order for people to use and enjoy.

This partnership initiative shows that practical solutions can be found to path monitoring and clearance to enable the woodlands of Wales to be enjoyed by the people of and the visitors to Wales.

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