15: Invasive species

15: Invasive species

There are many invasive species which rights of way and access workers are likely to find in their work. Minds usually go to flora species like Himalayan Balsam, rhododendron, cherry laurel but in this episode marking National Invasive Species week 11 May – 17 May, we talk about three fauna species, how they may affect use of and maintenance of public rights of way and access land, and what to do about them. Links referred to or more information: *  Asian hornets: www.nonnativespecies.otg/alerts/asianhornet [http://www.nonnativespecies.otg/alerts/asianhornet], alertnonnative@ceh.ac.uk [alertnonnative@ceh.ac.uk] *  Oak Processionary Moth: Tree Alert [https://treealert.forestresearch.gov.uk/], oak processionary moth monitoring [https://forestry.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c647b00b75d34647aeb5a9d07eca9785], Forestry Commission [https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/tools-and-resources/fthr/pest-and-disease-resources/oak-processionary-moth-thaumetopoea-processionea/], opm@forestrycommission.gov.uk [opm@forestrycommission.gov.uk] * Signal crayfish: https://www.gov.uk/report-environmental-problem [https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=2471&r=show&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Freport-environmental-problem&t=3657974fc1ed5af94342d926e04ea1ecd4aa2072], www.crayfishuk.org/wp [https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=2471&r=show&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crayfishuk.org%2Fwp&t=1126b373de4ddacbd05c5811e8f2b0fd2459aabb], www.nonnativespecies.org [https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=2471&r=show&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nonnativespecies.org&t=cfcd515052751d898d5722d5f34be395ff9ac591] Recommended disinfectant Virkon Aquatic The views of speakers and the presenter are not necessarily those of IPROW. Nothing in any IPROW podcast should be taken as legal advice or used beyond the context of the podcast. The podcast is aimed at IPROW's members, a knowledgeable audience, though not expressly limited to them. Find out more about membership of IPROW [https://iprow.co.uk/membership] IPROW is the Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management, which was established in 1986 as the membership organisation representing professionals involved in the management of public rights of way and access in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, principally as local government officers (and then called the Institute of Public Rights of Way Officers). It has grown into an active and dynamic network providing advice, training, advocacy and networking to its members. Mission Statement To represent and promote the views and interests of members, raise professional standards, encourage the exchange of ideas and information in public rights of way and access management, and foster communication and co-operation between related bodies.

14: It's not only bird-nesting season, think dormice

Vegetation management on rights of way at appropriate times to accommodate wildlife is a challenge, increasingly so as global heating extends nesting periods and affects migration patterns. Field workers are used to considering birds when planning work, but what about other species? This episode's guest is Charlotte Rimmer who discusses the dormouse, its hibernation, the effect of climate change and disturbance, and how to look for signs of dormice when planning work to avoid further impact on this threatened species. The views of speakers and the presenter are not necessarily those of IPROW. Nothing in any IPROW podcast should be taken as legal advice or used beyond the context of the podcast. The podcast is aimed at IPROW's members, a knowledgeable audience, though not expressly limited to them. Find out more about membership of IPROW [https://iprow.co.uk/membership] IPROW is the Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management, which was established in 1986 as the membership organisation representing professionals involved in the management of public rights of way and access in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, principally as local government officers (and then called the Institute of Public Rights of Way Officers). It has grown into an active and dynamic network providing advice, training, advocacy and networking to its members. Mission Statement To represent and promote the views and interests of members, raise professional standards, encourage the exchange of ideas and information in public rights of way and access management, and foster communication and co-operation between related bodies.

13: Public access from the landholder's perspective

Most IPROW members being local authority officers, they naturally consider public rights of way and access from that viewpoint but it is important to also be aware of the view of users and landholders. In this episode, we talk to the manager of a small mixed estate, with both arable and livestock farming, conservation areas and a shoot, about what public access means for the landholder (someone who owns, leases or manages land). The views of speakers and the presenter are not necessarily those of IPROW. Nothing in any IPROW podcast should be taken as legal advice or used beyond the context of the podcast. The podcast is aimed at IPROW's members, a knowledgeable audience, though not expressly limited to them. Find out more about membership of IPROW [https://iprow.co.uk/membership] IPROW is the Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management, which was established in 1986 as the membership organisation representing professionals involved in the management of public rights of way and access in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, principally as local government officers (and then called the Institute of Public Rights of Way Officers). It has grown into an active and dynamic network providing advice, training, advocacy and networking to its members. Mission Statement To represent and promote the views and interests of members, raise professional standards, encourage the exchange of ideas and information in public rights of way and access management, and foster communication and co-operation between related bodies.

12: The story of the Definitive Map and Statement

chapter at 39:42 The Definitive Map and Statement is the statutory record of public rights of way -- footpaths, bridleway, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic -- which is conclusive evidence of the rights marked on it, without prejudice to those not yet shown. That apparent contradiction arises from recognition that the process of preparing the Map, begun in 1949, was flawed, resulting in an incomplete and inaccurate record and this episode explores its story of the last seventy five years. The Definitive Map and Statement is the basis of every task a public rights of way officer undertakes, whether they work directly with landholders, or the public, or with the legalities of maintaining the Map itself so it's important to understand its history and current situation. Harry Goodchild, Definitive Map Team Manager at Hampshire County Council and Fiona Plane, Definitive Map Officer at City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council talk to Gemma about how the Definitive Map came about, how its omissions are slowly being rectified, and the immensity of the task that aims to be fair to all involved. The views of speakers and the presenter are not necessarily those of IPROW. Nothing in any IPROW podcast should be taken as legal advice or used beyond the context of the podcast. The podcast is aimed at IPROW's members, a knowledgeable audience, though not expressly limited to them. Find out more about membership of IPROW [https://iprow.co.uk/membership] IPROW is the Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management, which was established in 1986 as the membership organisation representing professionals involved in the management of public rights of way and access in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, principally as local government officers (and then called the Institute of Public Rights of Way Officers). It has grown into an active and dynamic network providing advice, training, advocacy and networking to its members. Mission Statement To represent and promote the views and interests of members, raise professional standards, encourage the exchange of ideas and information in public rights of way and access management, and foster communication and co-operation between related bodies.

11: Respect the Range - access on Ministry of Defence land

James Nevitt & Spencer George of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (D.I.O.) of Ministry of Defence (M.O.D.) talk about their Respect the Range [https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=2471&r=show&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fnews%2Fstriking-images-highlight-impact-of-public-interruption-to-military-training&t=99970d99f874fb352c33cfca90fe3f849a47dab5] campaign, aiming to raise public awareness of how the MOD training estate is used and what the public need to know and consider in planning their route or using the land. Towards the end of the episode, there is a request for ideas for the CSF Project, which can be send to DIOTS-ACCESS@mod.gov.uk [DIOTS-ACCESS@mod.gov.uk]. The views of speakers and the presenter are not necessarily those of IPROW. Nothing in any IPROW podcast should be taken as legal advice or used beyond the context of the podcast. The podcast is aimed at IPROW's members, a knowledgeable audience, though not expressly limited to them. Find out more about membership of IPROW [https://iprow.co.uk/membership] IPROW is the Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management, which was established in 1986 as the membership organisation representing professionals involved in the management of public rights of way and access in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, principally as local government officers (and then called the Institute of Public Rights of Way Officers). It has grown into an active and dynamic network providing advice, training, advocacy and networking to its members. Mission Statement To represent and promote the views and interests of members, raise professional standards, encourage the exchange of ideas and information in public rights of way and access management, and foster communication and co-operation between related bodies.