Improving access and interpretation at an internationally important peatland
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Community consultation and involvement
In January 2005, SNH began to consult with the local community over its plans to increase awareness and understanding of the bog and to open up access opportunities. The aim was to ensure that the project complements the desires of the stakeholders and fulfils its purpose of raising awareness of Flanders Moss itself and peatland conservation issues.
The plans were issued in a Consultation Paper that was sent, along with a questionnaire, to around 50 interested local people, community councils and organisations. The consultation exercise was publicised through the local newspaper and local radio and the consultation document was put on to one of the web site of one of the Community Councils. A further five people requested copies of the Consultation package. In all, 25 responses were received. You can see a summary of this consultation here.