Dear Member,

A meeting of the Sutherland Local Access Forum will take place in the Borgie Lodge Hotel, Borgie, Skerray  on Tuesday 15 August 2006 at 2.00pm

NOTE:- Prior to the meeting a site visit, convening at the Skerray Village Hall, Skerray, will commence at 11am.  A map of the location is attached for information. Lunch will follow at the Borgie Lodge Hotel, Skerray. Members are respectfully reminded to wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing.

You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.

Yours faithfully,

Liam O’Neill

Clerk to the Sutherland Access Forum
 

Business

1. Apologies for Absence

 
2. Minute of Meeting 6 June 2006
 
 
3. Note of Sub Group of 20 July 2006

 
4. Communications Strategy

A copy of the draft Strategy is re-circulated.

 
5. Core Path Planning

Verbal Report by M Dent

 
 
6. Forestry Access

Consider Forest Enterprise’s policy with regard to the provision of access for walkers at gated entrances to plantations.

 
7. Enforcement of Outdoor Access Code – Issues Relating to Dogs and Wild Camping

Details of enforcement difficulties being experienced will be reported by the Forestry Commission representative.

 
 
8. Local Access Issues

Verbal report by M Dent, Access Officer      

 
 
9. National/Local Access Forums - Joint Meeting: 20 September 2006, Peebles

Details will be provided by the Area Administrator.

 
10. Any Other Competent Business

 
 
11. Date of Next Meeting – 3 October 2006 – Durness