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‘Be safe’ when out and about during grouse shooting season -11 August 2006
Roger Ward, of the Countryside Agency, said:
“We want visitors to the countryside to feel confident and safe when out and about in the countryside during the summer months, and the best way to do this is by planning ahead.
There will be restrictions to certain areas due to the grouse shooting season or because of fire risk, brought on by the hot weather. The Countryside Agency is encouraging visitors to stay safe by following local signs, advice from visitor centres and the Countryside and Moorland Codes.”
Whenever possible, restrictions and closures will be shown on the open access maps available for viewing on: www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk, and reinforced by signs on the ground. In order to get the best enjoyment, visitors are advised to check that an access area is open before setting out on a walk.
Farmers and landowners are able to suspend or restrict the new access rights for 28 days each year for any reason, including during the grouse shooting season which runs from August 12th to Dec 10th.
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For further information please contact the Countryside Agency press office on:
Matthew Heard: 01242 533476 or 07900 608 168
Beth Rose: 01242 533306 or 07900 608 052
Notes to editors
Advice on fire prevention:
· Do not extinguish cigarettes on the ground
· Do not throw cigarette butts out of car windows
· Respect warning signs and restrictions on access land
· Only use BBQs, camp fires, gas stoves etc in designated areas
· During high fire risk times moorland and heathland may be patrolled by rangers, wardens and gamekeepers - please respect any local signs or requests to move to another area for your safety
For information on the Countryside Code, please visit www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk
