Devon Countryside Access Forum seeks new members

We are fortunate to have many stunning outdoor places in the county to enjoy. 

If you would like an opportunity to get involved in discussing and advising on recreational opportunities and access why not apply to be a member of the Devon Countryside Access Forum?



Local access forums are statutory bodies, set up under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, to give independent advice on how to enhance and improve public access to the countryside and green space for open air recreation and enjoyment.
  


Each Forum has to include a wide and balanced spectrum of interests to include access users (for example walkers, riders, cyclists, carriage drivers and off-road bikers); land managers and those with other interests such as tourism, health, planning, sport and conservation. 



Coming up in 2018 will be the opportunity to comment on Natural England’s proposals for the England coast path in north and south Devon, as well as other consultations. 

The Forum has 17 voluntary members and Devon County Council, the appointing authority, is now carrying out its annual recruitment process.

The forum would like to hear from you if you are enthusiastic about recreational access to the countryside or urban green space; have a professional involvement, or are a landowner or land manager affected by recreational access on your land.

No formal qualifications are necessary and all applications are welcome. Training is given. 

In this round of appointments we would particularly welcome applications from keen walkers and those living in North Devon, Exeter or South Hams.  Travel expenses are paid.



For information, call 07837 171000, visit www.devon.gov.uk/dcaf or email:  devoncaf@devon.gov.uk