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Wiltshire’s Watercress Walk is now recognised as a public path
The society is delighted that the Watercress Walk in west Wiltshire has been recognised as a public path, following a public inquiry in September. The route runs through woodland and… Read MoreLake District zip-wire approval causes dismay
We are dismayed that the Lake District National Park Authority’s Development Control Committee has approved the Honister zip-wire. The application was made by the Honister Slate Mine for an aerial… Read MoreComment
Beef up the bill
In her Opinion article in the autumn issue of Open Space magazine, our general secretary, Kate Ashbrook, writes about the Agriculture Bill. Last summer the Dartmoor Society (a voluntary body)… Read MoreJohn Underhill-Day, 1943-2018
Kate Ashbrook writes: We are sad to report the untimely death of John Underhill-Day at the age of 74. He was an excellent all-round naturalist with expertise in common land,… Read More
The Open Spaces Society is Britain’s oldest national conservation body, founded in 1865.
- We campaign for stronger protection for commons, greens and paths and greater opportunities for everyone to enjoy them.
- We defend open spaces against loss from development.
- We assist local communities to safeguard their green spaces for themselves and future generations.