ACT funds a wide range of projects encompassing policy-related work, literature production and large-scale environmental projects. We also fund sustainable transport initiatives and provides high quality access and conservation information to the public.
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Yorkshire
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Wainwright Coast to Coast path restoration work near Nine Standards Rigg
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UK wide
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Campaign for National Parks – Research into Sustainable Transport options
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Scotland
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Scottish Environment LINK – Hilltracks: Research/monitoring on unregulated tracks
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UK Wide
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Climate Coalition – Funding for nationwide climate change awareness campaign
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Wales
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BMC Snowdon Weather Station
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2016 projects
National
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Mend our Mountains - contribution to each of the 8 projects
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Yorkshire
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Threshfield Quarry Rock Climbing Development
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2015 projects
South East
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Portland restoration project
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Wales
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iSee North Wales practical field guide to the uplands
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Yorkshire
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Yorkshire Three Peaks path repair work (Bruntscar on the eastern slopes of whernside)
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Yorkshre
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Grimwith Resevoir path repair work
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Yorkshire
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Wainwright Coast to Coast path repair work near Nine Standards Rigg
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2014 projects
2013 projects
2012 projects
National
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2012 Climbing restrictions poster
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National
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Annual License to host the Coastal Access Database on the BMC website, a web-based register of coastal climbing sites in England and Wales
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National
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Climbing gear re-use and recycling project
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Peak District
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Chee Dale board walk – part 2
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Peak District
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Restoring Roaches routeways (path repair work)
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North East
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Green Guide to rock climbing in Northumberland National Park (RESEARCH GRANT)
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South West
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Avon Gorge project (year 1)
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Yorkshire
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Hell Hole Rocks access
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2011 projects
National
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2011 Climbing restrictions poster
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National
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Annual License to host the Coastal Access Database on the BMC website, a web-based register of coastal climbing sites in England and Wales
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National
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The BMC & the big society leaflet
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National
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The BMC’s Access Charter
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National
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Re-print of the BMC Access Charter
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National
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ACT pens
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National
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Re-print of ACT flyer
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National
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Feasibility study for scoping GHG emissions of UK mountaineering (RESEARCH GRANT)
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Peak District
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Chee Dale board walk – part 1
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Wales
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Black Mountain path erosion restoration
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Yorkshire
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Fall of shot sign, Shooters Nab
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2010 projects
National
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2010 Climbing restrictions poster
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National
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Annual License to host the Coastal Access Database on the BMC website, a web-based register of coastal climbing sites in England and Wales
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National
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Coastal volunteers training and workshops
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North West
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Contribution towards the publication of a leaflet about the Warton Crag Nature Reserve
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Scotland
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The MC of S publication ‘Minimal impact mountaineering advice booklet’
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Wales
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The economic value of walking activity in Wales
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Yorkshire
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The Three Peaks project – a collaborative project between the YDNPA, local authorities, Natural England, the BMC and local businesses to repair, maintain and upgrade the PRoW network in the Yorkshire Dales 3 Peaks area.
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2009 projects
National
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2009 Climbing restrictions poster
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National
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Annual License to host the Coastal Access Database on the BMC website, a web-based register of coastal climbing sites in England and Wales
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National
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Re-print of the BMC Green Guide to the Uplands publication
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National
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Coastal Climbing Site Audit that identifies Coastal Climbing Sites in England that should be included within the ‘coastal margin’ (as defined in the new Marine and Coastal access Act - MCAA) on the landward side of the proposed coastal route.
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National
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Claim the Coast Guidance Pack – a joint project with the Ramblers, this comprehensive information and training pack for volunteers will inform them of the new coastal access scheme and give them the knowledge to play a full part in Natural England’s local consultation work.
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Lake District
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Production of the Green Climbing Guide to the Lake District
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Lake District
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Re-print of the Green Climbing Guide to the Lake District
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Midlands
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Fallen tree clearance at Ban-y-Gor Rocks, Gloucestershire
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Peak District
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Stanage bus service – contribution towards the running of the summer weekend bio-fuel bus service
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South East
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Interpretive access signage at Bowles Rock, Sussex
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South West
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Interpretive access signage at Cheddar Gorge
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South West
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Sea walls ground repair, Avon Gorge. Replacing eroded grassy area with chippings
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South West
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Interpretive access signage at Berry Head Nature Reserve
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Wales
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Pembroke belay stake project – phase 2 – installation of stakes along Range East and Range West of the Castlemartin Range.
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Yorkshire
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Interpretive access signage at Giggleswick Scar
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2008 projects
National
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2008 Climbing restrictions poster
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National
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BMC Green Guide to the Uplands Publication - offers guidance on topics such as hill walking, climbing and scrambling, sanitation in the outdoors, transport, and sustainable use of the crags.
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North West
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Production of a tick leaflet - a partnership project with Silverdale AONB to try to reduce the incidence of tick borne diseases.
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Scotland
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Local Access Forum training for MCofS recreation representatives.
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South East
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Re-print of Southern Sandstone Code of Practice brochure.
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Wales
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Pembroke Belay Stake Project phase 1 – installation of stakes along Range West of the Castlemartin Range.
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2007 projects
National
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2007 Climbing restrictions poster
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National
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Annual License to host the Coastal Access Database on the BMC website, a web-based register of coastal climbing sites in England and Wales
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National
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Habitat & Woodland Management Publication - this details BMC-led case studies where environmentally sensitive woodland/vegetation management techniques have been used to restore crag/climbing areas.
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Peak District
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Roaches Open Day - to promote the long-term sustainable use and care of the Roaches area
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Peak District
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Stanage Bus service – contribution towards the running of the summer weekend bio-fuel bus service.
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South West
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Vixen Tor Campaign Postcard – a joint campaign with the Ramblers urging members to write to the Dartmoor national park asking them to secure access to the Tor and to create an ‘evidence of use’ database.
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Wales
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Pembroke Belay Stake Replacement Project – along Range East of the Castlemartin Range.
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Yorkshire
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Kilnsey Erosion project - installation of wooden revetments to prevent further erosion on the footpath between buttresses.
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2006 projects
National
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Coastal Access Database (CAD) - the development of a web based register of coastal climbing sites with links to the regional Access Database (RAD).
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International
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Everest Base Camp Litter Pick - ACT help fund 'Rob the Rubbish' undertake removal of accumulated rubbish from the walk in to Everest.
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Yorkshire & Lake District
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Independent ecological assessments of the nesting and behavioural ecology of birds.
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Lake District
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Production of the Green Climbing Guide to the Lake District
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Peak District
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The construction and installation of a gate to enable access for disabled people to abseil at Millers dale Bridge.
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South East
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Eridge Rocks Information Project - A joint project with Sussex Wildlife Trust to produce a publication explaining the botanical and geological features of the Southern Sandstone area.
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South West
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Volunteer Action Day to remove scrub from certain areas of cliff-top above Ragged Rocks, Durlston Country Park, Swanage
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Wales
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Coastal Climbing Sites Register - including grid refs., access to the sites, restrictions information etc.
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2005 projects
National
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Production of Access Focus & Seasonal Restrictions 2005.
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Lake District
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Production of bird nesting restrictions signs
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Peak District
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Repair to eroding ground surrounding some of the most popular boulders in the UK at Stanage.
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Peak District
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Fencing at the Roaches Staffordshire to discourage use of a track through an environmentally sensitive area.
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Peak District
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Training for local access representative on conservation and ecology subjects.
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Peak District
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Tree clearance work at Hen Cloud, Staffordshire with the Peak District National Park Authority.
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South East
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Replacement of anchor placements at High Rocks
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South West
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GO Wall restoration Project
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Wales
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Environmental management at Craig Bwlch y Moch, Tremadog.
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Yorkshire
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Production of the Green Climbing Guide to the Yorkshire Dales
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2004 projects
National
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Supporting monitoring survey of 1996/7 award scheme paths by British Upland Footpath Trust.
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National
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Production of Access Focus & Seasonal Restrictions 2004, which covers access issues and details bird nesting restrictions
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Lake District
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Second stage of Visitor Payback scheme - a ground-breaking initiative in Langdale to get climbers to put more back into rural economies. Implementation of projects.
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Peak District
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Supporting crag clean up by volunteers
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Peak District
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Ground erosion repair work at Yarncliffe Edge, a popular venue with groups suffering from wear
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Peak District
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Partnership project with Peak District National Park Authority to improve a parking area at Stanage Edge.
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Scotland
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Wild Land leaflet
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South East
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Production of Southern Sandstone Code of Practice.
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South East
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Bulls Hollow Restoration Project
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South East
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Resin repair work on southern sandstone
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South West
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Fencing and access works above Wintour's Leap to allow routes on GO Wall to be climbed to the top of the crag.
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South West
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Providing signs giving access and conservation information at the climbing site of Portland.
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Wales
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Information leaflets for climbers on Range West, Pembroke
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2003 projects
National
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Production of Access Focus & Seasonal Restrictions 2003, which covers access issues and details bird nesting restrictions. Includes Roll of Honour of ACT supporters.
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Lake District
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First stage of Visitor Payback Initiative, surveying local needs and scoping potential projects.
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Lake District
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Provision of signs etc to enable access to Badger Rock, a popular bouldering venue inthe English Lake District.
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North Wales
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Climbing Huts Information Project
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Peak District
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Support for a volunteer access representative to attend a botany course.
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Peak District
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Supporting tree-thinning work at BMC owned and managed Aldery Crag, a mid-grade limestone venue in the Peak District, work carried out by Buxton Mountaineering Club.
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Scotland
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Research work into the implications of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for climbers and hill-walkers. Used by MCofS and BMC in consultation responses to SNH.
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South East
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Resin repair work at Stone Farm on southern sandstone
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South East
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Work to control ground erosion at Stone Farm crag on southern sandstone.
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Wales
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Contribution to managing Llangattock
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Wales
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Providing a belay boulder above the cliffs of Porth-y-Ffynnon, Pembrokeshire.
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2002 projects
National
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Production of Access Focus & Seasonal Restrictions 2002, which covers access issues and details bird nesting restrictions.
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Lake District
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Backing debate into need for abseil chains at Sergeant Slab Crag
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Lake District
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Contribution to good-practice notice boards as part of the International Year of Mountains 2002 celebrations
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Scotland
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Funding re-print of the UIAA Summit Charter leaflet
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Scotland
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Funding towards UPAG conference, a gathering of key people in Scotland's path maintenance network.
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South East
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Resin repair work on southern sandstone
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South West
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Footpath repair work at Trewavas, Cornwall
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Wales
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Information signs at Bird Rock (Craig yr Aderyn).
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