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Use a bit of common sense
The beautiful British countryside must be better protected, says the Open Spaces Society.
The society has now launched an awareness campaign to safeguard the ‘common land,’ which made up more than half of England 400 years ago.
Fast forward to today and there is only 1.3 million acres of common land left in England and Wales remaining, ranging from the rugged Norfolk coast to the towering mountains of Snowdonia.
Hampshire County Council, Hart District Council, Natural England, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and the Open Spaces Society have produced a DVD called Common Vision which argues their case for protecting common land.
The Open Spaces Society's general secretary Kate Ashbrook said: “The magic of the commons is that they are all open to public access on foot by law, and on some there are rights to ride.
“At the same time they are habitats for a fabulous variety of species. Everyone has a common near to where they live.
“The problem is how to defend them. Only by involving local people in their management can we hope to save them,” Ms Ashbrook added.
To order a copy of the ‘Common Vision’ DVD, which is available later this month, please contact Jonathan Mycock at jonathan.mycock@hants.gov.uk.
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