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FREE Riding Access to SW Forests Submitted by: bhsaccesssouthwest 07 05 2013 17:21
 You no longer need a permit to ride in Forestry Commission Forests in the SW. Riding will be unrestricted in Commission owned woodland. Riding is not permitted in leasehold woodland at Boconnoc, Clinnicks, Largin, Dunmere and East Wood. Carriage drivers will still require permits as they are taking a vehicle into the forest; event organisers should contact

Protecting Forests Submitted by: bhsaccesssouthwest 01 02 2013 16:18
 DEFRA has announced that a new public body is to be established that will will protect forests for future generations.
See www.defra.gov.uk/news/2013/01/31/protect-forests/


The Independent Panel on Forestry Submitted by: bhsaccesssouthwest 17 11 2012 15:30
 In July 2012 The Independent Panel on Forestry.has presented its report. The panel recognises that the quality of access to the public forest estate is unrivalled and that this should be secured for the nation for the long term. This appears to be good news if the government takes note and follows it through. 


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