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Countryside Code Land Manager Guidance consultation response

04 August 2021

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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËhas responded to Natural England’s consultation with key stakeholders on potential revisions to the Land Manager Guidance that sits alongside the Countryside Code. We received a vast amount of input from members, which we incorporated into our response. This consultation is now closed.

Natural England has a statutory duty to produce and promote the Countryside Code to guide people visiting the countryside. It also has a duty to advise landowners and managers in relation to access on their land. This consultation is now closed.

NFU response to consultation

Natural England published the refreshed version of the public facing Countryside Code in April this year.

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËresponded in July to its consultation with key stakeholders to update the Land Managers Guidance.

Our response aimed to ensure that the guidance is refreshed to ensure compliance and flexibility when it comes to managing public access.

Natural England reacted positively to our response and aims to launch the revised Land Manager Guidance this autumn.

Read the NFU's response

NFU members: Log in to read our consultation response: Natural England Land Manager Guidance CC July 21, which details the proposed revisions and our comments, thoughts and feedback.

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If you have any issues with public access on your farm, contact NFU CallFirst.


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