Balancing environmental issues with expanding rural tourism
25 January 2017
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee holds the fourth oral evidence session for its Rural tourism in England inquiry. Witnesses discuss the challenges in balancing environmental issues with expanding rural tourism.
- Watch Parliament TV: Rural tourism in England
- Inquiry: Rural tourism in England
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Witnesses
Wednesday 25 January 2017, The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
At 2.15pm
- Paul Forecast, Director, Eastern England, National Trust
- Martin Lane, Director, Cotswold Conservation Board
- Sarah Fowler, Chief Executive, Peak District National Park Authority
At 3.15pm
- Kate Conto, Senior Policy Officer, The Ramblers
- Mark Weston, Director of Access, British Horse Society
- Roger Geffen, Director, Cycling UK
Purpose of the session
Issues for the first panel include:
- encouraging visits away from 'honey pot' sites
- planning rules and
- public transport links
The second panel with witnesses representing walkers, cyclists and equestrians discuss:
- balancing open access and preserving the character and environment of sensitive areas
Image: iStockphoto