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APPENDIX: INFORMATION ON CONSULTEES AND STAKEHOLDERS
Community Councils represent local communities, and are well placed to put across their views, needs and preferences.
Forestry Commission Scotland is the government department responsible for forestry policy. Its mission is to protect and expand Scotland's forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment. The Forestry Commission's Woods In and Around Towns initiative specifically aims to increase the contribution of woodland to quality of life in Scotland's urban and post-industrial areas.
Greenspace Scotland is a national umbrella body set up by SNH to lead the Greenspace for Communities initiative. Greenspace Scotland's aim is to improve the quality of life of people in urban communities through creation and management of greenspaces.
Local access fora are statutory consultees on core path plans and have a role to play in advising local authorities on access rights and outdoor access strategies.
Local Biodiversity Action Groups set out priorities and actions to promote biodiversity in an area.
National Playing Fields Association is a national charity which campaigns to protect and improve playing fields and playgrounds, to safeguard facilities for communities across the UK. The NPFA's Land Protection and Planning Committee focuses on:
- key planning issues;
- the NPFA's policy work, particularly the 'Six Acre Standard', Government planning guidance, development plans and the protection of recreational land;
- major developments and potential benefits for recreational land and facilities through developer contributions;
- Information, publications and examples of good practice.
Scottish Natural Heritage ( SNH) has a statutory duty under the Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 to conserve and enhance the natural heritage, facilitate its enjoyment and promote its understanding. This includes promoting the need for access and supporting provision of facilities such as footpaths, long distance routes, country parks and picnic sites. SNH has responsibility for activities which are dependent on the quality of natural heritage, and ensuring that such activities do not have adverse effects on the natural heritage or other uses.
sportscotland is the national agency for sports development in Scotland . Its aim is to see more people participating in sport and enjoying its benefits. sportscotland's role includes encouraging participation, raising standards of performance, supporting provision of new facilities and encouraging the use of existing facilities.
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