Working together: Falkirk Access Forum
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 requires that every Local Authority sets up at least 1 local access forum for its area.
Falkirk's Local Access Forum was set up in 1998. The Forum is made up of landowners and farmers, organisations and community groups with an interest in outdoor access who:
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work alongside Falkirk Council and other partners to plan, prioritise and carry out effective access improvements across the area
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help guide and carry out Falkirk Council's Outdoor Access Strategy
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offer assistance and advice on access related issues
Goals
Falkirk Local Access Forum will:
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help develop the Outdoor Access Strategy
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improve opportunities for responsible outdoor access for all
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develop procedures for progressing outdoor access
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advise Falkirk Council on general outdoor access issues
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help problem-solve specific outdoor access issues
Values
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to establish an active partnership
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to inform and consult
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to achieve access by consensus
Forum members:
The forum brings together a range of locally active partners with an interest in outdoor access:
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British Horse Society
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British Waterways
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Callendar Estate
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Central Scotland Forest Trust
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Community Council representatives
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Cyclist's Touring Club
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Falkirk and District Access Assessment Group
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Falkirk Area Riders Access Group
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Forestry Commission Scotland
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Lionthorn Community Woodland Group
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National Farmers Union of Scotland
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Ramblers Association Scotland
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Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society
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Scottish Rural Property and Business Association
Advisory members:
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Paths for All Partnership
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Falkirk Council Countryside Access Officers
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Forth Estuary Forum
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Scottish Natural Heritage