The Rural Advocacy Group
The Rural Advocacy Group has been established as of 2010, to review and influence policies that impact upon the management of the rural historic environment and to keep Alliance members informed of the key issues. The first neeting of the group was held on 17 June 2010.
Co-chairs: John Sell (Joint Committee and Europa Nostra) and Jonathan Thompson (CLA)
Members: Ben Allen, The National Trust; Kirsten Knap, Wildlife&Countryside Link; Gill Chitty, CBA; Nick Way, HHA; Ian Woodhurst, CPRE; John Irving, CCT; Kate Harwood, AGT; Laura Norris, The Vivat Trust; Mary King, AGT; Peter Gaskell CCRI.
Related documents and publications:
The minutes are now ticking away for the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which could have a huge impact on future management of the historic environment; including the survival of designed landscapes, archaeological remains, traditional farm buildings, as well as landscape features such as dry stone walls and field patterns. What’s it all about? See CAP and the Historic Environment.
