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Ramblers issues red card to ‘green’ government

Ramblers issues red card to ‘green’ government

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

29 of the UK’s leading environmental groups have issued a report which highlights that the Government is failing to deliver on its wildlife, landscape and access promises…

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Rallying for woods

Rallying for woods

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

With A Walk in the Woods Week in full swing, now’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy woodlands – and show how much you love them…

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Government goes mute on coastal access

Government goes mute on coastal access

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Outdoor groups have criticised the Government for omitting coastal access provision from its recent white paper on the natural environment…

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Park life

Park life

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

As walkers celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Peak District National Park, Britain’s newest addition will at last be fully operational in April. David Foster examines why national parks are still relevant today…

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Ramblers needed!

Ramblers needed!

Friday, March 18th, 2011

With spring just around the corner, the Ramblers ‘Get Walking, Keep Walking’ initiative is looking for volunteers to design, check and lead walks in cities across the country…

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Fire sale threatens woodland walkers

Fire sale threatens woodland walkers

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Government plans to sell Forestry Commission (FC) land could jeopardise public access to huge swathes of English woodland…

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Rescue choppers furore

Rescue choppers furore

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Plans to privatise Britain’s search and rescue helicopters are in disarray after a key member of the consortium bidding for the contract pulled out amid allegations of misconduct…

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Councils swing axe on rights of way teams

Councils swing axe on rights of way teams

Friday, February 18th, 2011

More and more local authorities have revealed plans to devastate their rights of way budgets in response to Government cuts…

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Ramblers’ royal invite

Ramblers’ royal invite

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Two Ramblers volunteers were invited for an audience with the Queen in November, and neither missed the chance to promote the charity’s work to the monarch and her guests…

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Cautious welcome for forest rethink

Cautious welcome for forest rethink

Monday, February 14th, 2011

News that some forest sales have been put on hold has been cautiously welcomed by Ramblers…

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